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Mercedes-Benz 280

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 4,297 cc

C8 WGNMOT history

C8 WGN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
33,822 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WGN was last recorded at 33,822 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,781 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,822 miles
  • 2025 – 33,781 miles
  • 2024 – 33,716 miles
  • 2023 – 33,607 miles
  • 2022 – 33,336 miles
  • 2021 – 32,487 miles
  • 2019 – 32,464 miles
  • 2018 – 32,372 miles
  • 2017 – 32,125 miles
  • 2016 – 31,287 miles
  • 2015 – 30,461 miles
  • 2014 – 30,106 miles
  • 2012 – 29,608 miles
  • 2009 – 29,449 miles
  • 2008 – 29,013 miles
  • 2006 – 28,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,822 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,822 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    148156020034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,781 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    685541894712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,716 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,716 miles
    Test number
    320429158622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,607 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    640389625607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,336 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    213400761835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,487 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    738520423684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,464 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,464 miles
    Test number
    483635183614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,456 miles (+84)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    796507055228
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,372 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,372 miles
    Test number
    949059450403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,125 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    746410129101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,118 miles (+831)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    269665443320
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass31,287 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    584671019621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    519548295024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,461 miles (+355)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    457348795057
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  15. Pass30,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,106 miles
    Test number
    237971124484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail30,104 miles (+496)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    689551324175
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass29,608 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    756277082040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass29,449 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,449 miles
    Test number
    550625549368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,445 miles (+432)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    122837239368
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,013 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,013 miles
    Test number
    534153598100
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail29,011 miles (+92)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    592056888171
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass28,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    842152776152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WGN

Does C8 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WGN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WGN?
The MOT on C8 WGN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WGN done?
C8 WGN was recorded at 33,822 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 243 miles a year.
Has C8 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WGN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 WGN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 WGN find?
C8 WGN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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