Mercedes-Benz 280
White and Blue · Petrol · 1970 · 2,778 cc
82 LWMOT history
82 LW is a white and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 7 May 1970. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,590 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 82 LW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,778 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1970
- First used
- 7 May 1970
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
82 LW was last recorded at 71,590 miles on 8 May 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,996 miles · 12 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 594 miles
- Average per year
- 278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,590 miles
- 2024 – 70,996 miles
- 2019 – 69,114 miles
- 2013 – 68,567 miles
- 2012 – 67,809 miles
- 2011 – 67,475 miles
- 2009 – 66,856 miles
- 2008 – 66,446 miles
- 2007 – 66,288 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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,590 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,590 miles
- Test number
- 669455930320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,996 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,996 miles
- Test number
- 307238112791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,114 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,114 miles
- Test number
- 935009643201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,567 miles (+758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,567 miles
- Test number
- 887981443273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass67,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,809 miles
- Test number
- 958865522082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,809 miles (+334)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,809 miles
- Test number
- 968565722020
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass67,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,475 miles
- Test number
- 398646341107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,475 miles (+619)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,475 miles
- Test number
- 678336641154
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass66,856 miles (+410)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 66,856 miles
- Test number
- 281732249376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,446 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 66,446 miles
- Test number
- 741034128239
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail66,442 miles (+154)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,442 miles
- Test number
- 703050818211
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass66,288 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 480678407134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 82 LW
- What vehicle is registration 82 LW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 82 LW on a white and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 7 May 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 82 LW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 82 LW is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 82 LW?
- The MOT on 82 LW is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 82 LW done?
- 82 LW was recorded at 71,590 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 278 miles a year.
- Has 82 LW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 82 LW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2012.
- Has the mileage on 82 LW 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 82 LW find?
- 82 LW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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