1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C324 CTP
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 111,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,430 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
C324 CTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 111,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C324 CTP Mileage History
- 08/05/2024111,220 mi
- 10/05/2024111,220 mi
- 14/04/2025111,404 mi+184 mi
- 15/05/2025111,430 mi+26 mi
- 15/05/2025111,430 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C324 CTP 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 (C324 CTP) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offsid”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no warning light (4.5.3 (a))”.
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