1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · BNZ 8030
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 1983. Recorded mileage 103,687 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2024. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BNZ 8030 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2023
- 103,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BNZ 8030 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 (BNZ 8030) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BNZ 8030 Mileage History
- 29/04/2022102,364 mi
- 07/05/2022102,451 mi+87 mi
- 13/05/2023103,687 mi+1,236 mi
Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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