1985 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · C62 LVV
1985 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 87,892 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C62 LVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 87,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C62 LVV 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 1985 Mercedes 280 (C62 LVV) between March 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C62 LVV Mileage History
- 04/03/202487,301 mi
- 04/03/202487,301 mi
- 14/07/202587,892 mi+591 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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