1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · XUX 661S
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 234,134 km. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 234,134 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XUX 661S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 234,134 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XUX 661S 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (XUX 661S) between April 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
XUX 661S Odometer History
- 20/04/2023234,130 km
- 02/04/2024234,134 km+4 km
- 02/04/2024234,134 km
Average of roughly 4 km 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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