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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

1949 DGMOT history

1949 DG is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 183,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
183,603 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
4
4 passed · 0 failed
Per year
363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1949 DG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1949 DG was last recorded at 183,603 miles on 18 May 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,421 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,603 miles
  • 2025 – 183,421 miles
  • 2007 – 181,682 miles
  • 2006 – 176,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,603 miles (+182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,603 miles
    Test number
    748175881081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,421 miles (+1,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,421 miles
    Test number
    518268695350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,682 miles (+5,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    181,682 miles
    Test number
    222873167208
    • NoteRusting evident on both front brake pipes

  4. Pass176,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    176,389 miles
    Test number
    162695086137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1949 DG

What vehicle is registration 1949 DG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1949 DG on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1983. 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 1949 DG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1949 DG is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1949 DG?
The MOT on 1949 DG is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1949 DG done?
1949 DG was recorded at 183,603 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 363 miles a year.
Has 1949 DG ever failed its MOT?
No. 1949 DG has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 1949 DG 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 1949 DG find?
1949 DG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs showing signs of wear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tyre, and 2 more.

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