1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · TUE 1
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 85,106 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TUE 1 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 85,106 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: Good
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TUE 1 Mileage History
- 14/10/202183,374 mi
- 20/10/202183,376 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/202283,913 mi+537 mi
- 23/03/202685,106 mi+1,193 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
TUE 1 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 (TUE 1) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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