1968 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · MUD 280
1968 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1968. Recorded mileage 15,586 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1968 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MUD 280 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 15,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MUD 280 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (MUD 280) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
MUD 280 Mileage History
- 10/06/200611,770 mi
- 10/08/200711,770 mi
- 07/08/200811,770 mi
- 04/09/200911,777 mi+7 mi
- 17/09/201012,169 mi+392 mi
- 16/09/201112,425 mi+256 mi
- 14/09/201212,742 mi+317 mi
- 11/11/201312,775 mi+33 mi
- 11/02/201613,065 mi+290 mi
- 05/08/201713,105 mi+40 mi
- 03/08/201813,243 mi+138 mi
- 03/08/201813,243 mi
- 02/08/201913,274 mi+31 mi
- 02/08/201913,274 mi
- 24/07/202113,311 mi+37 mi
- 24/07/202113,311 mi
- 29/09/202213,329 mi+18 mi
- 26/09/202314,448 mi+1,119 mi
- 04/10/202414,910 mi+462 mi
- 30/09/202515,404 mi+494 mi
- 21/09/202615,586 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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