Mercedes-benz 280 Registrations by Year
There are 5,905 Mercedes-benz 280 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 5,905 Mercedes-benz 280 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1963 to 2022.
More were registered in 1985 than any other year (720 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 64.8% for 1987 cars up to 84.2% for 2015 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
73.2%
MOT pass rate
5,905
On UK roads
88,793
Median mileage
58 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Mercedes-benz 280 registrations by year
60 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2022 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
2021 Mercedes-benz 280
2 plates
2020 Mercedes-benz 280
7 plates
2019 Mercedes-benz 280
11 plates
2018 Mercedes-benz 280
9 plates
2017 Mercedes-benz 280
5 plates
2016 Mercedes-benz 280
29 plates
81.4% pass
41,966 mi
2015 Mercedes-benz 280
23 plates
84.2% pass
41,505 mi
2014 Mercedes-benz 280
7 plates
2013 Mercedes-benz 280
9 plates
91.1% pass
28,776 mi
2012 Mercedes-benz 280
8 plates
76.2% pass
22,535 mi
2011 Mercedes-benz 280
10 plates
80.3% pass
62,270 mi
2010 Mercedes-benz 280
10 plates
77.8% pass
41,543 mi
2009 Mercedes-benz 280
22 plates
79.5% pass
68,851 mi
2008 Mercedes-benz 280
30 plates
77.8% pass
68,119 mi
2007 Mercedes-benz 280
37 plates
80.0% pass
81,094 mi
2006 Mercedes-benz 280
36 plates
77.0% pass
88,282 mi
2005 Mercedes-benz 280
27 plates
75.6% pass
89,510 mi
2004 Mercedes-benz 280
23 plates
73.3% pass
71,722 mi
2003 Mercedes-benz 280
10 plates
77.1% pass
73,873 mi
2002 Mercedes-benz 280
19 plates
77.3% pass
64,670 mi
2001 Mercedes-benz 280
12 plates
70.9% pass
71,284 mi
2000 Mercedes-benz 280
29 plates
74.3% pass
80,214 mi
1999 Mercedes-benz 280
30 plates
73.4% pass
82,709 mi
1998 Mercedes-benz 280
53 plates
69.9% pass
91,390 mi
1997 Mercedes-benz 280
50 plates
76.8% pass
92,578 mi
1996 Mercedes-benz 280
33 plates
73.6% pass
117,067 mi
1995 Mercedes-benz 280
38 plates
72.9% pass
136,587 mi
1994 Mercedes-benz 280
49 plates
73.0% pass
92,434 mi
1993 Mercedes-benz 280
530 plates
72.2% pass
130,674 mi
1992 Mercedes-benz 280
91 plates
74.3% pass
129,793 mi
1991 Mercedes-benz 280
9 plates
67.7% pass
79,924 mi
1990 Mercedes-benz 280
42 plates
71.2% pass
42,460 mi
1989 Mercedes-benz 280
96 plates
67.5% pass
46,165 mi
1988 Mercedes-benz 280
121 plates
67.8% pass
45,143 mi
1987 Mercedes-benz 280
103 plates
64.8% pass
52,252 mi
1986 Mercedes-benz 280
106 plates
68.3% pass
94,320 mi
1985 Mercedes-benz 280
720 plates
72.3% pass
105,631 mi
1984 Mercedes-benz 280
645 plates
72.9% pass
104,638 mi
1983 Mercedes-benz 280
671 plates
71.7% pass
105,000 mi
1982 Mercedes-benz 280
428 plates
73.0% pass
99,840 mi
1981 Mercedes-benz 280
310 plates
73.1% pass
89,462 mi
1980 Mercedes-benz 280
215 plates
71.2% pass
91,976 mi
1979 Mercedes-benz 280
108 plates
71.0% pass
81,294 mi
1978 Mercedes-benz 280
77 plates
72.5% pass
95,420 mi
1977 Mercedes-benz 280
39 plates
70.8% pass
93,758 mi
1976 Mercedes-benz 280
26 plates
73.2% pass
74,505 mi
1975 Mercedes-benz 280
34 plates
72.4% pass
65,966 mi
1974 Mercedes-benz 280
30 plates
78.0% pass
53,198 mi
1973 Mercedes-benz 280
82 plates
71.0% pass
48,922 mi
1972 Mercedes-benz 280
154 plates
75.6% pass
53,425 mi
1971 Mercedes-benz 280
144 plates
77.5% pass
45,531 mi
1970 Mercedes-benz 280
183 plates
78.6% pass
49,276 mi
1969 Mercedes-benz 280
173 plates
81.8% pass
48,833 mi
1968 Mercedes-benz 280
134 plates
78.9% pass
50,662 mi
1967 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
1966 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
1965 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
1964 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
1963 Mercedes-benz 280
1 plates
Mercedes-benz 280 registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Mercedes-benz 280s are there in the UK?
There are 5,905 Mercedes-benz 280 registrations on record across model years 1963 to 2022.
Which year had the most Mercedes-benz 280s registered?
1985 — 720 Mercedes-benz 280s were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Mercedes-benz 280?
The typical Mercedes-benz 280 has covered around 88,793 miles.
Which Mercedes-benz 280 year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 has the highest pass rate at 84.2%.