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Mercedes-Benz 280

Red · Petrol · 1982 · 2,746 cc

140 CDLMOT history

140 CDL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 3 Sept 1982. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 270,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
270,144 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 CDL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
3 Sept 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 CDL was last recorded at 270,144 miles on 12 May 2023, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,578 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
5,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 270,144 miles
  • 2022 – 268,578 miles
  • 2020 – 267,684 miles
  • 2019 – 263,552 miles
  • 2018 – 259,526 miles
  • 2017 – 256,001 miles
  • 2016 – 247,421 miles
  • 2015 – 242,872 miles
  • 2014 – 237,497 miles
  • 2013 – 230,841 miles
  • 2012 – 229,352 miles
  • 2011 – 224,530 miles
  • 2010 – 208,679 miles
  • 2009 – 200,275 miles
  • 2008 – 190,849 miles
  • 2007 – 179,863 miles
  • 2006 – 170,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside slight play in steering idler

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,144 miles (+1,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    270,144 miles
    Test number
    880605366475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm

  2. Pass268,578 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    268,578 miles
    Test number
    292121516584
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass267,684 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    267,684 miles
    Test number
    737711480460
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail267,637 miles (+4,085)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,637 miles
    Test number
    658097759310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass263,552 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    263,552 miles
    Test number
    683744280666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail263,552 miles (+4,026)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,552 miles
    Test number
    399746517692
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass259,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    259,526 miles
    Test number
    350392848187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail259,526 miles (+3,525)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,526 miles
    Test number
    339345859784
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass256,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    256,001 miles
    Test number
    899086171199
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail256,000 miles (+8,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,000 miles
    Test number
    819741780997
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass247,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    247,421 miles
    Test number
    498357280008
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail247,421 miles (+4,549)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,421 miles
    Test number
    672997874955
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass242,872 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    242,872 miles
    Test number
    988406925113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass237,497 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    237,497 miles
    Test number
    689672434124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass230,841 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    230,841 miles
    Test number
    266373233148
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail229,352 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,352 miles
    Test number
    516177632141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass229,352 miles (+4,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    229,352 miles
    Test number
    765247632189
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass224,530 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    224,530 miles
    Test number
    436708011156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail224,529 miles (+15,850)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,529 miles
    Test number
    289716411418
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail208,679 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,679 miles
    Test number
    273575700134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches are rusting
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass208,679 miles (+8,404)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    208,679 miles
    Test number
    811445500136
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches are rusting
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass200,275 miles (+9,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    200,275 miles
    Test number
    964229539104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass190,849 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    190,849 miles
    Test number
    670321948114
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail190,842 miles (+10,979)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,842 miles
    Test number
    232716238473
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass179,863 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    179,863 miles
    Test number
    343967237198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass170,590 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    170,590 miles
    Test number
    564289536185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail170,584 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,584 miles
    Test number
    971787936139
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 140 CDL

What vehicle is registration 140 CDL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 CDL on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 3 Sept 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 140 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 140 CDL expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 140 CDL?
The MOT on 140 CDL expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 140 CDL done?
140 CDL was recorded at 270,144 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 5,861 miles a year.
Has 140 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 CDL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on 140 CDL 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 140 CDL find?
140 CDL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; osf tyre worn on inner edge; slight play in steering arm.

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