Mercedes 280 SE Auto (1982)
1982 Mercedes 280 SE Auto
CarHunch is tracking 850 1982 Mercedes 280 SE Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Mercedes 280 SE Auto shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 850 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single example in this cohort failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and there were zero failures or advisories logged on average, which is a statistical impossibility that points to a critical data issue: these vehicles likely weren't actually tested, or the records are incomplete and unreliable.
With a median Carhunch score of just 50 and no usable mileage or failure information, you cannot make a safe purchasing decision based on this dataset. Before buying any 1982 Mercedes of this age, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist who knows W107-generation cars, as the MOT data here is essentially worthless.
We have 850 1982 Mercedes 280 SE Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Mercedes 280 SE Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 280 SE Auto
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 846 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
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