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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1970 · 2,746 cc

8 CNPMOT history

8 CNP is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 4 Sept 1970. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 34,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
34,560 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 CNP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
4 Sept 1970
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 CNP was last recorded at 34,560 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2013: 30,832 miles, lower than 30,869 miles on 2 Dec 2011.

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
34,094 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,560 miles
  • 2024 – 34,094 miles
  • 2023 – 33,728 miles
  • 2022 – 33,555 miles
  • 2021 – 33,149 miles
  • 2020 – 32,797 miles
  • 2019 – 32,426 miles
  • 2018 – 32,133 miles
  • 2017 – 31,968 miles
  • 2016 – 31,759 miles
  • 2015 – 31,390 miles
  • 2014 – 31,198 miles
  • 2013 – 30,833 miles
  • 2011 – 30,869 miles
  • 2010 – 30,564 miles
  • 2009 – 29,589 miles
  • 2007 – 29,246 miles
  • 2006 – 28,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,560 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,560 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    34,560 miles
    Test number
    702026319822
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,094 miles (+366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    393961080250
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested.
    • AdvisoryFront pads unable to see on this model.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades wearing, attention soon.
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area.

  3. Pass33,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    705677787493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,727 miles (+172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    129347108535
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass33,555 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    433368178049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,149 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    648093941950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,797 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,797 miles
    Test number
    471097427177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,726 miles (+65)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    812237624722
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail32,661 miles (+235)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    135661523783
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass32,426 miles (+293)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    565235545837
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to split, attention soon.
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine cooler. Attention very soon.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks gearbox.
    • AdvisoryUnable to front or rear pads.

  11. Pass32,133 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    246276947737
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail32,133 miles (+165)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    503539818565
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass31,968 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    167793439522
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade split

  14. Pass31,759 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    546238475316
    • AdvisoryN/s/ wiper split
    • AdvisoryOil leaks underside

  15. Fail31,738 miles (+348)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    215165281827
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet weak, attention soon.
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/gearbox.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s/f wheel area at rear.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front brake pads front & rear.
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades splitting.

  16. Pass31,390 miles (+192)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    239187095400
    • NoteAll tyres starting to go out of shape due to age, attention soon.
    • NoteOil leaks from engine & gearbox areas.
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/f
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f & o/s/f king pin joints.
    • NoteWheel trims fited at time of test.

  17. Pass31,198 miles (+365)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    768494584052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing, attention soon.
    • NoteOil leak gearbox area.
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f & o/s/f king pins.

  18. Pass30,833 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    438221683092
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,832 miles (-37)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    535621873079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,869 miles (+305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    337106631316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass30,564 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    903503620361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,545 miles (+956)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,545 miles
    Test number
    963021590207
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  23. Pass29,589 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    884065999297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,246 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,246 miles
    Test number
    410129687213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    871707956244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 CNP

What vehicle is registration 8 CNP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 CNP on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 4 Sept 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 8 CNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 CNP is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8 CNP?
The MOT on 8 CNP is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 CNP done?
8 CNP was recorded at 34,560 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 291 miles a year.
Has 8 CNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 CNP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 8 CNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8 CNP find?
8 CNP passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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