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Mercedes-Benz 280

Silver and Blue · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

960 MRLMOT history

960 MRL is a silver and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,635 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
960 MRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

960 MRL was last recorded at 86,635 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,427 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,635 miles
  • 2023 – 85,427 miles
  • 2021 – 84,972 miles
  • 2019 – 84,839 miles
  • 2017 – 84,450 miles
  • 2016 – 83,854 miles
  • 2015 – 83,595 miles
  • 2014 – 82,193 miles
  • 2010 – 81,559 miles
  • 2008 – 79,429 miles
  • 2007 – 77,890 miles
  • 2006 – 67,240 miles
  • 2005 – 65,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front floor

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,635 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    282326956467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front floor

  2. Pass85,427 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    885372167429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass84,972 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    631372318947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass84,839 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    306095609525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,450 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    925432248315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,424 miles (+570)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    869721353015
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  7. Pass83,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    465190582479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion

  8. Fail83,854 miles (+259)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    352385997245
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion

  9. Pass83,595 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    969055355072
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBody has corrosion

  10. Fail83,587 miles (+1,394)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    495010755086
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBody has corrosion

  11. Pass82,193 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    437216154090
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch holed not within

  12. Fail82,193 miles (+30)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    607236654067
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch holed not within

  13. Fail82,163 miles (+604)11 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,163 miles
    Test number
    996873044002
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFeul pipes corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass81,559 miles (+34)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    832386500197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBody has some corrosion
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  15. Fail81,525 miles (+2,096)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    353573780014
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  16. Fail79,429 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    240839088206
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass79,429 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    892839788262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,890 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,890 miles
    Test number
    124183007309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,873 miles (+10,633)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    711957397210
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,240 miles
    Test number
    650946386177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,240 miles (+1,522)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,240 miles
    Test number
    243566986166
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

  22. Pass65,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    834525675197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 960 MRL

What vehicle is registration 960 MRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 960 MRL on a silver and blue 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 960 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 960 MRL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 960 MRL?
The MOT on 960 MRL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 960 MRL done?
960 MRL was recorded at 86,635 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 995 miles a year.
Has 960 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 960 MRL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on 960 MRL 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 960 MRL find?
960 MRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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