1989 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · F983 MCH
1989 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 55,189 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F983 MCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 55,189 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: Average
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F983 MCH Mileage History
- 30/03/202247,595 mi
- 12/04/202247,600 mi+5 mi
- 20/09/202449,024 mi+1,424 mi
- 27/09/202449,036 mi+12 mi
- 04/03/202655,189 mi+6,153 mi
Average of roughly 1,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F983 MCH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 280 (F983 MCH) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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