1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.4L Diesel · H917 JCV
1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 8,298 km. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 8,298 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H917 JCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 8,298 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H917 JCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 280 (H917 JCV) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
H917 JCV Odometer History
- 15/12/20217,276 km
- 27/03/20237,946 km+670 km
- 13/04/20248,233 km+287 km
- 17/04/20248,240 mi
- 08/08/20258,298 km
Average of roughly 280 km per year across 5 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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