1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 3.5L Petrol · KBJ 86J
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1971. Recorded mileage 34,975 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 3499cc
KBJ 86J Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 34,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KBJ 86J Mileage History
- 20/07/201031,512 mi
- 01/09/201131,841 mi+329 mi
- 28/09/201131,841 mi
- 19/11/201232,358 mi+517 mi
- 15/04/201432,554 mi+196 mi
- 15/04/201432,554 mi
- 03/08/201532,685 mi+131 mi
- 21/08/201532,688 mi+3 mi
- 24/08/201632,769 mi+81 mi
- 27/11/201733,486 mi+717 mi
- 25/01/202333,827 mi+341 mi
- 21/06/202333,917 mi+90 mi
- 12/06/202434,350 mi+433 mi
- 30/04/202534,975 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
KBJ 86J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 (KBJ 86J) between July 2010 and April 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear rear brake binding 34kg (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding 45kg (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front front brake binding 29kg (3.7.B.1)”.
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