1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · C990 GGH
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 132,943 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,943 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
C990 GGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 132,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C990 GGH Mileage History
- 04/03/2022131,130 mi
- 28/08/2024131,607 mi+477 mi
- 28/08/2024131,607 mi
- 19/02/2026132,943 mi+1,336 mi
Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C990 GGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (C990 GGH) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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