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Mercedes-Benz 280

White · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

17 ROYMOT history

17 ROY is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 105,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,644 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
17 ROY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

17 ROY was last recorded at 105,644 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,641 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,644 miles
  • 2014 – 104,951 miles
  • 2013 – 103,789 miles
  • 2010 – 103,632 miles
  • 2009 – 103,173 miles
  • 2005 – 103,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,644 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    770858996038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,641 miles (+690)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    674180132275
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch not working

  3. Pass104,951 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,951 miles
    Test number
    638161864171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass103,789 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    696386663177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  5. Fail103,748 miles (+116)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,748 miles
    Test number
    707188853164
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass103,632 miles (+459)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,632 miles
    Test number
    373361620281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  7. Pass103,173 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    272604399110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,127 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    212832195160
    • FailureDirection indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about 17 ROY

What vehicle is registration 17 ROY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 17 ROY on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 17 ROY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 17 ROY expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 17 ROY?
The MOT on 17 ROY expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 17 ROY done?
17 ROY was recorded at 105,644 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 125 miles a year.
Has 17 ROY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 17 ROY has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 17 ROY 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 17 ROY find?
17 ROY passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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