1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · JAM 869N
1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1986. Recorded mileage 114,485 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2299cc
JAM 869N Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2024
- 114,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JAM 869N Mileage History
- 24/09/2008114,751 mi
- 11/11/2008114,155 mi-596 mi
- 10/02/2024114,485 mi+330 mi
Average of roughly -17 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
JAM 869N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (JAM 869N) between September 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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