1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · GIB 253
1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 69,899 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GIB 253 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2024
- 69,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GIB 253 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 (GIB 253) between May 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 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 (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GIB 253 Mileage History
- 03/05/202469,863 mi
- 08/10/202469,899 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 83 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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