1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 3.0L Diesel · E322 VWJ
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04/09/1987. Recorded mileage 173,463 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 3000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E322 VWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 173,463 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: Good
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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E322 VWJ Mileage History
- 19/02/2024169,459 mi
- 30/09/2024169,733 mi+274 mi
- 01/10/2024169,733 mi
- 01/10/2025173,463 mi+3,730 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E322 VWJ 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (E322 VWJ) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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