2005 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Diesel · M500 JKM
2005 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 165,390 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M500 JKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 165,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M500 JKM 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz 280 (M500 JKM) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
M500 JKM Mileage History
- 07/06/2022159,027 mi
- 01/06/2023162,647 mi+3,620 mi
- 11/11/2024164,803 mi+2,156 mi
- 18/11/2024164,812 mi+9 mi
- 18/05/2026165,390 mi+578 mi
Average of roughly 1,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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