1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · D421 BKV
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 176,679 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D421 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 176,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D421 BKV Mileage History
- 18/07/2023175,841 mi
- 16/07/2024178,102 mi+2,261 mi
- 23/09/2024176,109 mi-1,993 mi
- 27/08/2025176,677 mi+568 mi
- 29/08/2025176,679 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D421 BKV 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 (D421 BKV) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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