1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · UTB 1
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 79,963 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2746cc
UTB 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 79,963 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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UTB 1 Mileage History
- 22/09/202179,329 mi
- 29/09/202279,784 mi+455 mi
- 18/10/202279,784 mi
- 16/10/202379,937 mi+153 mi
- 18/08/202579,963 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UTB 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (UTB 1) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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