1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C228 DYR
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1986. Recorded mileage 7,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2746cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
C228 DYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 7,871 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
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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C228 DYR Mileage History
- 03/02/2022292,102 mi
- 31/05/20232,815 mi-289,287 mi
- 14/05/20245,084 mi+2,269 mi
- 14/05/20245,084 mi
- 27/05/20257,871 mi+2,787 mi
Average of roughly -85,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C228 DYR 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 (C228 DYR) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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