1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · 17 EAF
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 77,800 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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17 EAF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2022
- 77,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
17 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (17 EAF) between April 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2022 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
17 EAF Mileage History
- 19/04/200670,867 mi
- 04/04/200773,078 mi+2,211 mi
- 08/04/200874,424 mi+1,346 mi
- 16/05/200874,555 mi+131 mi
- 20/04/200974,766 mi+211 mi
- 16/04/201074,908 mi+142 mi
- 22/04/201074,923 mi+15 mi
- 19/04/201175,325 mi+402 mi
- 24/04/201275,338 mi+13 mi
- 19/04/201375,480 mi+142 mi
- 16/04/201475,516 mi+36 mi
- 17/04/201575,523 mi+7 mi
- 19/07/201775,620 mi+97 mi
- 02/07/201876,261 mi+641 mi
- 15/07/201976,829 mi+568 mi
- 16/07/202077,305 mi+476 mi
- 13/07/202177,695 mi+390 mi
- 25/07/202277,800 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 18 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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