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Vehicle History Report
Report created on: 2026-07-22 at 02:15:17
1986 MERCEDES 280 GE
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Vehicle reference:
Sweden DBW753
Color:
red
Combustion engine power:
115 kW / 156 hp
Body type:
Estate
Gearbox type:
Automatic
Engine size:
2746 cm³
Fuel type:
Petrol

Quick check

Requires attention Mileage
CARFAX has identified discrepancies in the reported odometer readings for this vehicle.
No issues reported or indicated Stolen
Not reported stolen
No issues reported or indicated Identity check
Not reported scrapped
No issues reported or indicated Import
Not a private import
No issues reported or indicated Taxi
Not used as taxi
Damage overview
Check circle icon No issues reported
Our data shows no damage or accident records for this vehicle.
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Keep in mind CARFAX only reflects information that's been reported to us. While having no reported damage is a positive sign, it's still important to take a close look at the vehicle during your test-drive:
  • Small details can sometimes hint at past repairs. Keep an eye out for paint inconsistencies or uneven panels.
  • Don't hesitate to ask the seller for additional details or service documentation.
Default schedule Provided by CARFAX Europe
Vehicle age 38 years, 10 months

Routine maintenance is essential for preserving a vehicle’s reliability.

These service tasks are expected based on the vehicle age. Verify if they were completed.

Before buying, ask the seller:

  • Are service records available?
  • Were the following services performed?
Engine oil and oil filter Change every year
due 38 times
Brake fluid Change every 2 years
due 19 times
Timing belt Change every 200 000 km
due 2 times
Spark plugs Change every 100 000 km
due 4 times

Before buying, confirm whether:

  • Any of the upcoming maintenance tasks are already completed.
  • You've accounted for related costs in your future budget.
Brake discs and pads Inspect yearly, replace as needed
Tires Inspect yearly, replace as needed
CARFAX tips
CARFAX Tips
Keeping up with scheduled servicing is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been well cared for and is in good overall condition.
Mileage Check

Date

Mileage

Red traffic light
Potential rollback: The curve of the reported odometer readings is not continuously ascending. We recommend requesting for documented odometer readings, e.g. vehicle documents or service invoices, which may prove the actual odometer readings and thus the true value of the vehicle.

Technical details

Fuel type
Petrol
Combustion engine power
115 kW / 156 hp
Curb weight
2 340 kg
Max payload
710 kg
Gross vehicle weight
3 050 kg
Length
4 600 mm
Width
1 790 mm
Wheelbase
2 850 mm
European vehicle category
M1
Number of doors
3
History information
Date
Mileage
Event
1987-08-26

Registered in Sweden

1987-09-18

First time in traffic in Sweden

1999-07-21

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2000-04-19

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2000-05-18

42 895 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2000-05-24

42 902 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2000-05-25

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2001-05-01

45 582 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2002-05-01

47 719 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2002-05-30

48 030 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2003-05-19

50 345 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2004-05-14

52 957 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2005-05-24

54 272 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2006-05-15

55 600 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2006-06-01

55 643 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2007-05-28

56 702 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2008-01-23

57 604 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2009-05-21

59 392 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2010-04-01

80 930 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2011-06-03

62 853 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2012-04-05

63 782 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2013-05-03

65 002 km

Inspected in Sweden

2014-05-26

67 041 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2015-02-19

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2015-04-02

69 664 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2015-04-10

69 814 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2017-06-08

76 768 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2018-11-27

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2019-01-11

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2019-01-23

82 132 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: other

2019-01-24

82 142 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2019-07-22

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-01-25

3 860 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2023-06-01

6 175 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2023-09-13

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2025-06-19

18 707 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection valid until 2027-06-30

2025-09-26

Vehicle insured

2025-09-26

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.
1987-08-26

Registered in Sweden

1987-09-18

First time in traffic in Sweden

1999-07-21

New owner reported

Owner type: commercial

2000-04-19

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2000-05-18

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

42 895 km

2000-05-24

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

42 902 km

2000-05-25

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2001-05-01

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

45 582 km

2002-05-01

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

47 719 km

2002-05-30

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

48 030 km

2003-05-19

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

50 345 km

2004-05-14

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

52 957 km

2005-05-24

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

54 272 km

2006-05-15

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

55 600 km

2006-06-01

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

55 643 km

2007-05-28

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

56 702 km

2008-01-23

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

57 604 km

2009-05-21

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

59 392 km

2010-04-01

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

80 930 km

2011-06-03

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

62 853 km

2012-04-05

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

63 782 km

2013-05-03

Inspected in Sweden

65 002 km

2014-05-26

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

67 041 km

2015-02-19

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2015-04-02

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

69 664 km

2015-04-10

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

69 814 km

2017-06-08

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

76 768 km

2018-11-27

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2019-01-11

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2019-01-23

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: other

82 132 km

2019-01-24

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

82 142 km

2019-07-22

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2021-01-25

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

3 860 km

2023-06-01

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

6 175 km

2023-09-13

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2025-06-19

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection valid until 2027-06-30

18 707 km

2025-09-26

Vehicle insured

2025-09-26

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.
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Quick check
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