Mercedes-Benz 230
White · Petrol · 1987 · 2,299 cc
D265 FFLMOT history
D265 FFL is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 1 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 36,044 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 36,044 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 4
- 4 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D265 FFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 230
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 1 Jan 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
D265 FFL was last recorded at 36,044 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 34,985 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,059 miles
- Average per year
- 253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 36,044 miles
- 2024 – 34,985 miles
- 2006 – 33,721 miles
- 2005 – 30,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,044 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
4 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,044 miles (+1,059)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 36,044 miles
- Test number
- 534550984456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass34,985 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 34,985 miles
- Test number
- 860602464769
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass33,721 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 33,721 miles
- Test number
- 660623416215
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass30,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 30,890 miles
- Test number
- 354165195180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D265 FFL
- Does D265 FFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D265 FFL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on D265 FFL?
- The MOT on D265 FFL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D265 FFL done?
- D265 FFL was recorded at 36,044 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 253 miles a year.
- Has D265 FFL ever failed its MOT?
- No. D265 FFL has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on D265 FFL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on D265 FFL find?
- D265 FFL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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