1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · P452 DEP
1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 87,179 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2290cc
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P452 DEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 87,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P452 DEP Mileage History
- 30/10/202163,515 mi
- 30/09/202270,168 mi+6,653 mi
- 11/07/202478,215 mi+8,047 mi
- 15/07/202478,215 mi
- 08/07/202587,179 mi+8,964 mi
Average of roughly 6,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P452 DEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 (P452 DEP) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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