1981 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · YLX 607X
1981 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1981. Recorded mileage 65,436 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YLX 607X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2011
- 65,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YLX 607X MOT History
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 1981 Mercedes 280 (YLX 607X) between December 2008 and July 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”.
YLX 607X Mileage History
- 22/12/200862,205 mi
- 29/12/200862,231 mi+26 mi
- 11/12/200964,906 mi+2,675 mi
- 11/12/200964,906 mi
- 26/07/201165,436 mi+530 mi
Average of roughly 1,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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