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Mercedes-Benz 280

Blue · Petrol · 1970 · 4,300 cc

76 LLMOT history

76 LL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 26 Aug 1970. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 13,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
13,264 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
76 LL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
26 Aug 1970
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

76 LL was last recorded at 13,264 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2015: 472 miles, lower than 22,383 miles on 7 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,781 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 13,264 miles
  • 2021 – 12,781 miles
  • 2020 – 12,568 miles
  • 2018 – 11,889 miles
  • 2017 – 11,089 miles
  • 2016 – 7,551 miles
  • 2015 – 472 miles
  • 2007 – 22,383 miles
  • 2006 – 22,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,264 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    13,264 miles
    Test number
    100500464129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,781 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    12,781 miles
    Test number
    106115423656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,568 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    12,568 miles
    Test number
    506028254866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,889 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    11,889 miles
    Test number
    962807066596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    11,089 miles
    Test number
    305809988398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail11,089 miles (+3,538)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,089 miles
    Test number
    310019783640
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  7. Pass7,551 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    7,551 miles
    Test number
    250261718938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass472 miles (-21,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    472 miles
    Test number
    449377845179
    • NoteO/S front brake flexy lightly chaffing on o/s top suspension arm
  9. Pass22,383 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    443049017266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    641734086201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,208 miles (+5)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    354639966434
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  12. Fail22,203 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,203 miles
    Test number
    591338946235
    • FailureCentre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about 76 LL

What vehicle is registration 76 LL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 76 LL on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 26 Aug 1970. 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 76 LL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 76 LL expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 76 LL?
The MOT on 76 LL expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 76 LL done?
76 LL was recorded at 13,264 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022.
Has 76 LL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 76 LL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on 76 LL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 76 LL find?
76 LL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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