1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · R677 FKP
1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 122,085 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R677 FKP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 122,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R677 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 (R677 FKP) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R677 FKP Mileage History
- 16/08/200671,779 mi
- 16/08/200671,779 mi
- 15/08/200779,430 mi+7,651 mi
- 01/10/200986,486 mi+7,056 mi
- 30/09/201094,641 mi+8,155 mi
- 01/10/201094,646 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/2011101,116 mi+6,470 mi
- 07/10/2011101,137 mi+21 mi
- 05/10/2012108,963 mi+7,826 mi
- 05/10/2012108,963 mi
- 17/10/2013117,622 mi+8,659 mi
- 19/05/2016120,017 mi+2,395 mi
- 25/05/2016120,035 mi+18 mi
- 04/06/2016120,099 mi+64 mi
- 29/06/2017120,966 mi+867 mi
- 05/07/2017120,970 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/2020121,035 mi+65 mi
- 11/07/2022121,114 mi+79 mi
- 06/08/2022121,156 mi+42 mi
- 10/06/2024121,201 mi+45 mi
- 20/06/2024121,211 mi+10 mi
- 18/06/2025121,994 mi+783 mi
- 27/06/2025121,994 mi
- 16/06/2026122,051 mi+57 mi
- 14/07/2026122,083 mi+32 mi
- 28/07/2026122,085 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 26 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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