1992 Mercedes 280 2.8L Petrol · K49 KSP
1992 Mercedes 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1992. Recorded mileage 158,703 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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K49 KSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 158,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K49 KSP 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 1992 Mercedes 280 (K49 KSP) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)”.
K49 KSP Mileage History
- 28/04/2023154,879 mi
- 08/05/2024157,657 mi+2,778 mi
- 10/05/2024157,660 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2025158,689 mi+1,029 mi
- 10/11/2025158,703 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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