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J123 LMO

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,950 mi
Last recorded144,950 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 LMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 149,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 143,945 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 143,364 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 142,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 141,828 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre side walls perished

Offside Front side walls perished

Rear propshaft coupling badly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 140,455 miles

Oil leak from engine area ()

Rear Oil leak from rear diif ()

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 130,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,793 miles

metal brake pipe from ( T ) junction to n/s/r brake flexi corroded

n/s inner track rod end worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 125,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 124,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 124,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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J123 LMO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J123 LMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J123 LMO registered?

J123 LMO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J123 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 LMO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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