1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · A250 JBW
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 124,378 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A250 JBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 124,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A250 JBW Mileage History
- 16/02/2022123,810 mi
- 16/02/2022123,811 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2023124,370 mi+559 mi
- 20/04/2023124,378 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A250 JBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (A250 JBW) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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