1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · FVF 253Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1983. Recorded mileage 277,707 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2800cc
FVF 253Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
- 277,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FVF 253Y Mileage History
- 19/05/2022273,993 mi
- 18/05/2023277,652 mi+3,659 mi
- 30/05/2023277,707 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FVF 253Y 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 (FVF 253Y) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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