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Mercedes-Benz 280

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

K31 HPUMOT history

K31 HPU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 7 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 3 of 3 MOT tests, with 123,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,909 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
3
3 passed · 0 failed
Per year
464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 HPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 HPU was last recorded at 123,909 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,875 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,909 miles
  • 2025 – 123,875 miles
  • 2006 – 114,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,909 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,909 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,909 miles
    Test number
    608679020837
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass123,875 miles (+9,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,875 miles
    Test number
    183757448191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body
  3. Pass114,655 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    922978936124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K31 HPU

Does K31 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 HPU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 HPU?
The MOT on K31 HPU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 HPU done?
K31 HPU was recorded at 123,909 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 464 miles a year.
Has K31 HPU ever failed its MOT?
No. K31 HPU has passed all 3 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K31 HPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K31 HPU find?
K31 HPU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all 4; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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