1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 3.5L Petrol · 100 XAA
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 56,071 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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100 XAA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 56,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
100 XAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (100 XAA) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
100 XAA Mileage History
- 11/10/202456,070 mi
- 17/10/202456,071 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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