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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · 79 C

79 C

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1969. Recorded mileage 47,620 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 280
Year / Origin
1969
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
47,620 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1969
Engine
2778cc
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79 C Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
  • 47,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

79 C MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 17:12
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 (79 C) between March 2026 and March 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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90
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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