1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · 3 EAM
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 1983. Recorded mileage 59,496 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 EAM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 59,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 EAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (3 EAM) between May 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)”.
3 EAM Mileage History
- 02/05/200647,897 mi
- 26/04/200749,254 mi+1,357 mi
- 18/06/200849,562 mi+308 mi
- 14/01/200949,760 mi+198 mi
- 14/01/201050,815 mi+1,055 mi
- 28/01/201152,436 mi+1,621 mi
- 04/02/201152,446 mi+10 mi
- 22/03/201253,984 mi+1,538 mi
- 13/08/201355,243 mi+1,259 mi
- 02/04/201555,971 mi+728 mi
- 01/08/201657,386 mi+1,415 mi
- 24/07/201857,570 mi+184 mi
- 23/09/201958,827 mi+1,257 mi
- 20/10/202058,854 mi+27 mi
- 12/09/202259,118 mi+264 mi
- 27/09/202359,496 mi+378 mi
Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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