1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Diesel · E343 YJL
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 56,733 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E343 YJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 56,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E343 YJL Mileage History
- 05/07/202253,734 mi
- 24/11/202355,510 mi+1,776 mi
- 11/08/202555,988 mi+478 mi
- 13/08/202555,988 mi
- 08/09/202656,733 mi+745 mi
Average of roughly 718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E343 YJL 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 (E343 YJL) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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