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Mercedes-Benz SL

Gold · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

280 CBDMOT history

280 CBD is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
115,395 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 CBD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
31 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 CBD was last recorded at 115,395 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,309 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
1,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,395 miles
  • 2022 – 115,309 miles
  • 2021 – 115,143 miles
  • 2019 – 114,704 miles
  • 2018 – 114,624 miles
  • 2017 – 114,533 miles
  • 2016 – 113,643 miles
  • 2015 – 112,207 miles
  • 2014 – 111,108 miles
  • 2013 – 108,814 miles
  • 2012 – 107,409 miles
  • 2011 – 104,939 miles
  • 2009 – 100,317 miles
  • 2008 – 95,749 miles
  • 2007 – 91,266 miles
  • 2006 – 86,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front wing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,395 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,395 miles
    Test number
    596638963429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass115,309 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    191889140942
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass115,143 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    638917845931
    • AdvisoryFitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass114,704 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,704 miles
    Test number
    270293023413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount area, borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,624 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,624 miles
    Test number
    356578130145
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  6. Pass114,533 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,533 miles
    Test number
    668167373342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering ideler

  7. Pass113,643 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,643 miles
    Test number
    619880749901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion

  8. Fail113,590 miles (+1,383)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,590 miles
    Test number
    956630261727
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion

  9. Pass112,207 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    698358905180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion offside front wing

  10. Fail112,207 miles (+1,099)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    887438405186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion offside front wing

  11. Pass111,108 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    207893214192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail111,108 miles (+2,294)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    299323114428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail108,814 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    185532213125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass108,814 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    599402313189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    168712302152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,409 miles (+2,470)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    567902202111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass104,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    215946511170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail104,939 miles (+4,622)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    226146511149
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    494896989282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail100,317 miles (+4,568)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    543016289239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass95,749 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    964768628161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,266 miles (+4,369)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,266 miles
    Test number
    642636577035
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass86,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    301995216165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 280 CBD

What vehicle is registration 280 CBD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 CBD on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1984. 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 280 CBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 280 CBD expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 280 CBD?
The MOT on 280 CBD expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 280 CBD done?
280 CBD was recorded at 115,395 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 1,644 miles a year.
Has 280 CBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 CBD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on 280 CBD 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 280 CBD find?
280 CBD passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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