1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · 3117 H
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1981. Recorded mileage 145,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 2746cc
3117 H Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 145,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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3117 H Mileage History
- 13/07/2006101,130 mi
- 30/06/2011101,195 mi+65 mi
- 11/06/2012105,784 mi+4,589 mi
- 13/06/2013109,689 mi+3,905 mi
- 19/06/2014116,608 mi+6,919 mi
- 24/06/2015123,818 mi+7,210 mi
- 16/06/2016126,743 mi+2,925 mi
- 27/06/2017129,235 mi+2,492 mi
- 18/06/2018132,600 mi+3,365 mi
- 27/06/2018132,878 mi+278 mi
- 25/06/2019136,559 mi+3,681 mi
- 02/07/2019136,570 mi+11 mi
- 31/07/2020139,135 mi+2,565 mi
- 16/07/2021143,147 mi+4,012 mi
- 04/08/2022145,884 mi+2,737 mi
- 14/09/2023145,785 mi-99 mi
Average of roughly 2,601 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
3117 H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 (3117 H) between July 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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