1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · A547 YGH

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its two most recent MOT tests. In the September 2023 test at 154,583 miles the vehicle passed with no advisories, matching the clean result from August 2022 at 151,587 miles. The maintenance record shows no worsening faults and no outstanding mechanical concerns raised by DVSA testers. Recorded mileage sits at 154,583 against an age of roughly 43 years, equating to about 3,595 miles per year. Between the August 2022 and September 2023 tests the car covered only 2,996 miles over thirteen months. Such low annual use for a classic W123-era saloon suggests extended periods of standing rather than daily driving, though the sparse two-entry history limits deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the vehicle's age and likelihood of corrosion from storage. Brake discs and calipers may show surface pitting from inactivity even though the 2023 test flagged no binding. The exhaust system and structural floorpan should be checked for rust that a short annual test cycle might not fully expose. The absence of advisories implies previous owners addressed consumables before each test. Verify the odometer reading against service stamps and confirm the 154,583 figure is genuine, as low-mileage classics often attract clocking. Given the clean record, this Mercedes reads as a structurally sound survivor pending physical verification.