1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C237 XUE
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 15/01/1986. Recorded mileage 168,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2746cc
C237 XUE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 168,446 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: Below Average
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C237 XUE Mileage History
- 08/10/2021167,267 mi
- 09/07/2024168,423 mi+1,156 mi
- 12/02/2025168,446 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 352 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C237 XUE 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 280 (C237 XUE) between October 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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