1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · A951 OPX
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 73,704 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A951 OPX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 73,704 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.
A951 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (A951 OPX) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A951 OPX Mileage History
- 15/09/202273,593 mi
- 07/09/202373,656 mi+63 mi
- 22/08/202473,704 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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