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1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · E361 ABW

E361 ABW

1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 06/04/1988. Recorded mileage 34,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2746cc

E361 ABW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
  • 34,247 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E361 ABW Mileage History

  1. 16/07/202230,173 mi
  2. 23/06/202331,895 mi+1,722 mi
  3. 23/06/202331,895 mi
  4. 29/04/202433,881 mi+1,986 mi
  5. 28/04/202534,247 mi+366 mi

Average of roughly 1,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E361 ABW MOT History

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

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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 (E361 ABW) between July 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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