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MERCEDES-BENZ 2801980 · 2.7L Petrol

MBZ 1205

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 280? It's a Petrol with a 2746cc engine showing 81,492 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 08/05/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 81,492
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1980
Engine: 2746cc

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/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (MBZ 1205) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2017 to May 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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