1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · MLZ 2506
1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 102,410 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MLZ 2506 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 102,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MLZ 2506 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (MLZ 2506) between May 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MLZ 2506 Mileage History
- 05/05/2023100,812 mi
- 03/07/2025100,878 mi+66 mi
- 08/07/2026102,407 mi+1,529 mi
- 23/09/2026102,410 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 472 miles per year across 4 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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