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1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C123 CYF

C123 CYF

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 02/10/1985. Recorded mileage 39,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2746cc

C123 CYF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 39,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C123 CYF Mileage History

  1. 31/03/202239,747 mi
  2. 04/04/202239,748 mi+1 mi
  3. 01/06/202339,814 mi+66 mi
  4. 01/06/202339,814 mi
  5. 29/04/202539,921 mi+107 mi

Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C123 CYF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (C123 CYF) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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