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Mercedes Benz 280 SL Roadster

Red · Petrol · 1970 · 2,800 cc

280 MERMOT history

280 MER is a red petrol Mercedes Benz 280 SL Roadster first used on 20 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 36,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
36,855 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 MER
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
280 SL Roadster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
20 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 MER was last recorded at 36,855 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 1,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,380 miles · 6 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
1,475 miles
Average per year
381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 36,855 miles
  • 2018 – 35,380 miles
  • 2017 – 34,878 miles
  • 2016 – 33,815 miles
  • 2015 – 33,224 miles
  • 2014 – 33,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,855 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,855 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,855 miles
    Test number
    878623864396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,380 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    255224072238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,878 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    201442688898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,815 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    810047813253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,224 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    276518195462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,014 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    267867254113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower king pin bushes.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
    • NoteTread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 7mm.
    • NoteTyre size: 195/70/14 91H.

  7. Fail33,014 miles2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    515857154191
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower king pin bushes.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
    • NoteTread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 7mm.
    • NoteTyre size: 195/70/14 91H.

Questions about 280 MER

What vehicle is registration 280 MER currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 MER on a red petrol Mercedes Benz 280 SL Roadster first used on 20 Jun 2014. 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 MER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 280 MER expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 280 MER?
The MOT on 280 MER expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 280 MER done?
280 MER was recorded at 36,855 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 381 miles a year.
Has 280 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 MER has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on 280 MER 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 MER find?
280 MER passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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