The road tax status for L852 SEC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L852 SEC?

The MOT for L852 SEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L852 SEC?

The recorded mileage for L852 SEC is 160,989 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L852 SEC ULEZ compliant?

No, L852 SEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · L852 SEC

L852 SEC

1994 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 160,989 km. MOT valid until 21/09/2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 280
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 21/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 160,989 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/09/2026

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Odometer: 160,989 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 2799cc

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L852 SEC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
160,989 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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L852 SEC Odometer History

26/07/2023137,790 km
26/07/2023137,790 km
27/08/2024149,039 km+11,249 km
30/08/2024149,050 km+11 km
23/09/2025160,989 km+11,939 km

Average of roughly 10,724 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L852 SEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 01:31

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz 280 (L852 SEC) between July 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.

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