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Mercedes-Benz 300

White · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

279 VTXMOT history

279 VTX is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Nov 1989. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
129,431 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
279 VTX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
20 Nov 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

279 VTX was last recorded at 129,431 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,791 miles · 11 May 2013
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,431 miles
  • 2013 – 127,791 miles
  • 2012 – 125,560 miles
  • 2011 – 125,543 miles
  • 2010 – 124,280 miles
  • 2008 – 122,669 miles
  • 2007 – 119,380 miles
  • 2006 – 112,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,431 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,431 miles (+1,640)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,431 miles
    Test number
    551238846217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,791 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,791 miles
    Test number
    955931133128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,779 miles (+2,219)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    355015213148
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Pass125,560 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    769555642188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust slight blow and rusty

  5. Pass125,543 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    368984801199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,536 miles (+1,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    189633881089
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  7. Pass124,280 miles (+1,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    321641580044
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass122,669 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    753836768304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,380 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    119,380 miles
    Test number
    633380497182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,691 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    492116616156
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass112,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    904126616162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 279 VTX

What vehicle is registration 279 VTX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 279 VTX on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Nov 1989. 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 279 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 279 VTX expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 279 VTX?
The MOT on 279 VTX expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 279 VTX done?
279 VTX was recorded at 129,431 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 941 miles a year.
Has 279 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 279 VTX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on 279 VTX 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 279 VTX find?
279 VTX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 12 more.

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