1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · L403 APK
1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 49,647 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2799cc
L403 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 49,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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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L403 APK Mileage History
- 15/08/202337,073 mi
- 08/09/202337,077 mi+4 mi
- 23/08/202441,941 mi+4,864 mi
- 08/09/202549,644 mi+7,703 mi
- 09/09/202549,647 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L403 APK 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (L403 APK) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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