Mercedes-Benz 280
Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc
6 DFYMOT history
6 DFY is a silver and grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 24,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 24,497 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6 DFY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 31 Dec 1983
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6 DFY was last recorded at 24,497 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Apr 2009: 18,223 miles, lower than 18,895 miles on 27 Mar 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 24,439 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 58 miles
- Average per year
- 322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 24,497 miles
- 2024 – 24,439 miles
- 2023 – 24,390 miles
- 2022 – 24,219 miles
- 2021 – 23,545 miles
- 2020 – 22,588 miles
- 2019 – 21,714 miles
- 2018 – 21,311 miles
- 2017 – 20,770 miles
- 2016 – 20,262 miles
- 2015 – 19,964 miles
- 2014 – 19,489 miles
- 2013 – 19,107 miles
- 2012 – 18,257 miles
- 2010 – 18,253 miles
- 2009 – 18,223 miles
- 2008 – 18,895 miles
- 2007 – 18,107 miles
- 2006 – 18,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 24,497 miles
- Test number
- 198911305384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,497 miles (+58)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,497 miles
- Test number
- 442302730188
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking FUEL RETURN HOSE LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass24,439 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 24,439 miles
- Test number
- 537684375251
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail24,437 miles (+47)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,437 miles
- Test number
- 903236504163
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass24,390 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 24,390 miles
- Test number
- 772241642180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,219 miles (+674)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 24,219 miles
- Test number
- 778493248619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,545 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 23,545 miles
- Test number
- 983149854162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,588 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 22,588 miles
- Test number
- 382045517113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,714 miles (+403)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 21,714 miles
- Test number
- 309162506413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,311 miles (+541)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 21,311 miles
- Test number
- 417902941003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,770 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 20,770 miles
- Test number
- 611558962069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,262 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,262 miles
- Test number
- 865712937213
- AdvisoryBrake test not carried out due to fluid leak
Fail20,262 miles (+298)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,262 miles
- Test number
- 625161524354
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering damper (2.3.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake test not carried out due to fluid leak
Pass19,964 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,964 miles
- Test number
- 346717375063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,489 miles (+382)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 19,489 miles
- Test number
- 759287574008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,107 miles (+850)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,107 miles
- Test number
- 668730583024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,257 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,257 miles
- Test number
- 406672882098
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBrake discs corroded
Fail18,257 miles (+4)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,257 miles
- Test number
- 596232082009
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBrake discs corroded
Pass18,253 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 18,253 miles
- Test number
- 883703840362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,223 miles (-672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,223 miles
- Test number
- 173447099402
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass18,895 miles (+788)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,895 miles
- Test number
- 110357688023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,107 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 18,107 miles
- Test number
- 140530587407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 18,063 miles
- Test number
- 922270486033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,063 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,063 miles
- Test number
- 553890686040
- FailureFront Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Questions about 6 DFY
- What vehicle is registration 6 DFY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6 DFY on a silver and grey 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 6 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 DFY is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6 DFY?
- The MOT on 6 DFY is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6 DFY done?
- 6 DFY was recorded at 24,497 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 322 miles a year.
- Has 6 DFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6 DFY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 6 DFY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 6 DFY find?
- 6 DFY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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