1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · VIG 1038
1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 64,632 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VIG 1038 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 64,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VIG 1038 Mileage History
- 02/05/200655,467 mi
- 18/05/200655,468 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/200755,996 mi+528 mi
- 18/05/200756,005 mi+9 mi
- 07/05/200856,806 mi+801 mi
- 27/04/200957,060 mi+254 mi
- 28/04/200957,060 mi
- 04/05/201057,466 mi+406 mi
- 20/04/201157,751 mi+285 mi
- 22/08/201258,289 mi+538 mi
- 25/09/201258,299 mi+10 mi
- 03/04/201458,595 mi+296 mi
- 03/02/201558,687 mi+92 mi
- 17/02/201558,691 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/201659,809 mi+1,118 mi
- 30/01/201759,085 mi-724 mi
- 22/02/201759,108 mi+23 mi
- 06/08/201862,048 mi+2,940 mi
- 08/07/201962,602 mi+554 mi
- 04/09/201962,611 mi+9 mi
- 02/09/202063,139 mi+528 mi
- 23/09/202063,139 mi
- 03/12/202063,139 mi
- 25/11/202164,092 mi+953 mi
- 05/12/202364,520 mi+428 mi
- 21/01/202664,629 mi+109 mi
- 29/01/202664,632 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 464 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VIG 1038 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 (VIG 1038) between May 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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