1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · XGF 2
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1970. Recorded mileage 10,829 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2019. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XGF 2 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2018
- 10,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XGF 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (XGF 2) between June 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2018 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
XGF 2 Mileage History
- 09/06/20068,873 mi
- 13/08/20089,028 mi+155 mi
- 10/08/20099,799 mi+771 mi
- 29/09/2010997 mi-8,802 mi
- 01/09/201110,267 mi+9,270 mi
- 31/07/201210,296 mi+29 mi
- 31/07/201210,296 mi
- 09/09/201410,544 mi+248 mi
- 26/08/2015106,610 mi+96,066 mi
- 30/08/2016106,802 mi+192 mi
- 23/02/201810,829 mi-95,973 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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