1993 Mercedes 280 2.8L Petrol · K252 HVV
1993 Mercedes 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1993. Recorded mileage 181,348 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2799cc
K252 HVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2007
- 181,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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K252 HVV Mileage History
- 11/07/2006178,810 mi
- 28/07/2007181,339 mi+2,529 mi
- 06/08/2007181,348 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
K252 HVV 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 1993 Mercedes 280 (K252 HVV) between July 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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