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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · FVN 263J

FVN 263J

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1971. Recorded mileage 61,835 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1971
Engine
2746cc

FVN 263J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2025
  • 61,835 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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FVN 263J Mileage History

  1. 10/05/202261,612 mi
  2. 10/05/202261,612 mi
  3. 04/09/202361,744 mi+132 mi
  4. 03/11/202461,824 mi+80 mi
  5. 05/10/202561,835 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 65 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FVN 263J 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (FVN 263J) between May 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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