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1992 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · K578 LMU

K578 LMU

1992 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1992. Recorded mileage 297,899 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
2799cc

K578 LMU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
  • 297,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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K578 LMU Mileage History

  1. 22/02/2022285,298 mi
  2. 30/01/2023289,108 mi+3,810 mi
  3. 12/06/2025297,899 mi+8,791 mi

Average of roughly 3,817 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

K578 LMU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 280 (K578 LMU) between February 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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