1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C318 MGM
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1985. Recorded mileage 81,416 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
C318 MGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 81,416 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: Below Average
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C318 MGM Mileage History
- 02/08/202380,761 mi
- 02/08/202380,761 mi
- 01/08/202481,120 mi+359 mi
- 02/08/202481,122 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/202581,416 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C318 MGM 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (C318 MGM) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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