Yes, H852 DFB is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 March 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for H852 DFB?

The MOT for H852 DFB is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of H852 DFB?

The recorded mileage for H852 DFB is 201,549 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H852 DFB ULEZ compliant?

No, H852 DFB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1991 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · H852 DFB

H852 DFB

1991 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1991. Recorded mileage 201,549 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES 230
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 03/12/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 201,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 03/12/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/03/2027

Mileage: 201,549 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1991
Engine: 2299cc

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H852 DFB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
201,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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H852 DFB Mileage History

07/03/2023189,699 mi
09/08/2024197,008 mi+7,309 mi
26/09/2024197,021 mi+13 mi
25/11/2025201,416 mi+4,395 mi
04/12/2025201,549 mi+133 mi

Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H852 DFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 18:37

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes 230 (H852 DFB) between March 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached is detached (4.10 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.

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