1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · 160 GAT
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1987. Recorded mileage 91,004 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2746cc
160 GAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 91,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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160 GAT Mileage History
- 18/01/202390,510 mi
- 15/01/202490,637 mi+127 mi
- 18/12/202490,766 mi+129 mi
- 02/05/202590,769 mi+3 mi
- 27/04/202691,004 mi+235 mi
Average of roughly 151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
160 GAT 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 GAT) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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