1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · KVO 309V
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1980. Recorded mileage 140,501 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KVO 309V Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 140,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KVO 309V 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (KVO 309V) between August 2025 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers floor area (7.1.1”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
KVO 309V Mileage History
- 19/08/2025140,501 mi
- 28/08/2025140,501 mi
- 28/08/2025140,501 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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