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C228 DYR

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Turquoise Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,317 mi
Last recorded9,317 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 7,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 5,084 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe fixing point ,outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 5,084 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe fixing point ,outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 2,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 292,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 292,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 291,686 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 291,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to the rear suspension pipes

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 291,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 291,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 289,982 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 289,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative clicker (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 289,971 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 289,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers not parking correctly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 289,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 289,860 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 289,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner and outer d/shaft boots perished

o/s/r inner and outer d/shaft boots perished

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2007 284,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake just starting to bind

Pass 15 Nov 2006 278,701 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 278,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 266,270 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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C228 DYR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Turquoise with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C228 DYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C228 DYR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 May 1986.

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