1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · E831 XEY
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 46,453 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,453 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
E831 XEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 46,453 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
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E831 XEY Mileage History
- 19/06/202344,330 mi
- 11/07/202445,591 mi+1,261 mi
- 28/11/202445,674 mi+83 mi
- 22/12/202546,453 mi+779 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E831 XEY 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 (E831 XEY) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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