1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · R9 VSK
1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1997. Recorded mileage 92,842 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2746cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R9 VSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 92,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R9 VSK Mileage History
- 16/03/202382,201 mi
- 18/03/202382,201 mi
- 04/03/202488,568 mi+6,367 mi
- 05/03/202488,573 mi+5 mi
- 21/03/202592,842 mi+4,269 mi
Average of roughly 5,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R9 VSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 (R9 VSK) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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