1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · KBZ 20
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 17/02/1983. Recorded mileage 82,120 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2746cc
KBZ 20 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 82,120 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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KBZ 20 Mileage History
- 06/09/202181,723 mi
- 06/09/202181,723 mi
- 22/09/202282,209 mi+486 mi
- 31/07/202482,120 mi-89 mi
Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KBZ 20 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (KBZ 20) between September 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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