Mercedes 280 E Auto (1993)
1993 Mercedes 280 E Auto
CarHunch is tracking 189 1993 Mercedes 280 E Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 Mercedes 280 E Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag—every single vehicle in this cohort of 189 cars failed its MOT on first attempt. The petrol variants (187 of 189 vehicles) performed identically poorly, so fuel type isn't the issue here.
These cars are now over 30 years old, and the complete absence of passes combined with zero dangerous defects recorded suggests the test data may be incomplete or skewed by a small, heavily-failing subset rather than representative of the model's actual reliability. If you're considering one, treat any 1993 280 E as a project requiring immediate professional inspection—don't rely on historical MOT patterns to predict its condition.
We have 189 1993 Mercedes 280 E Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1993 Mercedes 280 E Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 280 E Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 187 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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