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C77 DJD

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,624 mi
Last recorded93,624 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC77 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,840 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,285 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber housing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,521 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,519 miles

all steering and suspension bushes, boots and gaiters are slightly perished

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and excessive cracking between the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,964 miles

corrosion underside

minor oil leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,548 miles

Corrosion in front vallence

Near side front tyre starting to perrish on sidewall

Rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Slight play in stearing idler

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,540 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Slight play in steering

Unable to see front brake pads due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,540 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres perishing

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Slight play in steering

Unable to see front brake pads due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,489 miles

Exaust rubber hangers in poor condition

Off side headlamp poor beem pattern

Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,489 miles

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

Exaust rubber hangers in poor condition

Off side headlamp poor beem pattern

Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,978 miles

Corrosion on jacking points

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,826 miles

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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C77 DJD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C77 DJD, 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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What year was C77 DJD registered?

C77 DJD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C77 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C77 DJD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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