1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · D254 NBO
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1987. Recorded mileage 96,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2746cc
D254 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 96,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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D254 NBO Mileage History
- 07/07/202295,234 mi
- 18/07/202295,236 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/202395,512 mi+276 mi
- 15/09/202395,521 mi+9 mi
- 19/09/202496,492 mi+971 mi
Average of roughly 571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D254 NBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (D254 NBO) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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