1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · W213 ABA
1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 97,132 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2799cc
W213 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 97,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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W213 ABA Mileage History
- 28/01/202291,861 mi
- 25/01/202393,750 mi+1,889 mi
- 10/04/202495,213 mi+1,463 mi
- 19/04/202495,232 mi+19 mi
- 10/05/202597,132 mi+1,900 mi
Average of roughly 1,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W213 ABA 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W213 ABA) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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