1993 Mercedes 280 2.8L Petrol · K937 MGO
1993 Mercedes 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 103,275 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K937 MGO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2013
- 103,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K937 MGO Mileage History
- 02/11/200685,558 mi
- 19/11/200788,082 mi+2,524 mi
- 19/11/200788,082 mi
- 19/11/200890,695 mi+2,613 mi
- 19/11/200890,695 mi
- 04/11/200993,520 mi+2,825 mi
- 04/11/201096,925 mi+3,405 mi
- 06/11/201096,925 mi
- 15/11/201198,816 mi+1,891 mi
- 22/10/2012100,631 mi+1,815 mi
- 25/10/2013103,275 mi+2,644 mi
Average of roughly 2,539 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
K937 MGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes 280 (K937 MGO) between November 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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