1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · DPV 291Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 52,290 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DPV 291Y Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 52,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DPV 291Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (DPV 291Y) between November 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
DPV 291Y Mileage History
- 14/11/200543,383 mi
- 30/11/200644,703 mi+1,320 mi
- 10/12/200745,957 mi+1,254 mi
- 14/12/200745,957 mi
- 26/11/200847,110 mi+1,153 mi
- 02/12/200949,031 mi+1,921 mi
- 10/12/201050,397 mi+1,366 mi
- 16/12/201050,397 mi
- 02/12/201151,155 mi+758 mi
- 02/12/201151,155 mi
- 05/12/201251,294 mi+139 mi
- 06/08/201451,339 mi+45 mi
- 06/08/201451,339 mi
- 09/05/201751,733 mi+394 mi
- 11/05/201852,072 mi+339 mi
- 09/05/201952,206 mi+134 mi
- 23/04/202652,283 mi+77 mi
- 02/06/202652,290 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 433 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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