2002 Mercedes-Benz V280 2.8L Petrol · HS02 WLR
2002 Mercedes-Benz V280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 105,206 km. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ V280
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 105,206 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS02 WLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 105,206 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS02 WLR 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz V280 (HS02 WLR) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
HS02 WLR Odometer History
- 24/04/202489,417 km
- 24/04/202489,484 km+67 km
- 25/02/202595,891 km+6,407 km
- 04/03/202595,912 km+21 km
- 19/02/2026105,206 km+9,294 km
Average of roughly 8,659 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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