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1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · BNZ 8030

BNZ 8030

1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 14/03/1983. Recorded mileage 103,687 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/05/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
2746cc

BNZ 8030 Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2023
  • 103,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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BNZ 8030 Mileage History

  1. 29/04/2022102,364 mi
  2. 07/05/2022102,451 mi+87 mi
  3. 13/05/2023103,687 mi+1,236 mi

Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

BNZ 8030 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (BNZ 8030) between April 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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