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Mercedes-Benz 280

Blue · Petrol · 1968 · 2,778 cc

7 PAVMOT history

7 PAV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 13 Dec 1968. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 34,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
34,613 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 PAV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,778 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
13 Dec 1968
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

7 PAV was last recorded at 34,613 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,291 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,613 miles
  • 2023 – 34,291 miles
  • 2017 – 33,791 miles
  • 2016 – 33,479 miles
  • 2014 – 33,115 miles
  • 2013 – 32,411 miles
  • 2011 – 32,356 miles
  • 2010 – 31,566 miles
  • 2009 – 30,000 miles
  • 2008 – 28,005 miles
  • 2007 – 25,640 miles
  • 2006 – 24,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    529470245648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,605 miles (+314)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    929999487055
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass34,291 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    694478353634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,791 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    224170068439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,479 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    573855085338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,115 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,115 miles
    Test number
    919181764260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,411 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    315673863471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,356 miles (+790)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    495655941286
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass31,566 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    223513250294
    • NoteNearside and offside front floors rusted

  10. Fail31,559 miles (+1,559)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,559 miles
    Test number
    342151450276
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside and offside front floors rusted
    • NoteSlight lift nearside kingpin

  11. Pass30,000 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    961632559240
    • NoteDrivers door mirror deteriorating

  12. Fail29,998 miles (+1,993)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    500331859297
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror deteriorating

  13. Pass28,005 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,005 miles
    Test number
    852991348296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,003 miles (+2,363)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    194269038213
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  15. Pass25,640 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    232480347298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,636 miles (+1,475)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,636 miles
    Test number
    281443937250
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

  17. Pass24,161 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    442044046226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,159 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,159 miles
    Test number
    620771846210
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 7 PAV

What vehicle is registration 7 PAV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 PAV on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 13 Dec 1968. 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 7 PAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7 PAV expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7 PAV?
The MOT on 7 PAV expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7 PAV done?
7 PAV was recorded at 34,613 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 602 miles a year.
Has 7 PAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 PAV has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 7 PAV 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 7 PAV find?
7 PAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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