1984 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · A426 VUC
1984 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1984. Recorded mileage 88,486 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2746cc
A426 VUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 88,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A426 VUC Mileage History
- 08/09/202187,999 mi
- 07/09/202388,457 mi+458 mi
- 09/09/202388,547 mi+90 mi
- 15/08/202488,486 mi-61 mi
Average of roughly 166 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A426 VUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes 280 (A426 VUC) between September 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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