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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1972 · 3,499 cc

999 BPYMOT history

999 BPY is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 12 Jul 1972. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
34,962 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
999 BPY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
12 Jul 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

999 BPY was last recorded at 34,962 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,823 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,962 miles
  • 2024 – 34,823 miles
  • 2023 – 34,583 miles
  • 2021 – 34,332 miles
  • 2020 – 34,083 miles
  • 2019 – 33,718 miles
  • 2013 – 30,230 miles
  • 2012 – 29,766 miles
  • 2009 – 27,262 miles
  • 2008 – 25,419 miles
  • 2006 – 23,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,962 miles (+139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    281443362269
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass34,823 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    931244398058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,583 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    903440185145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    789744996955
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail34,332 miles (+249)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    879738956042
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass34,083 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    226836619322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,718 miles (+3,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,718 miles
    Test number
    957327824041
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,230 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    307499453150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass29,766 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    587644622114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,262 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,262 miles
    Test number
    250128029380
    • NoteN/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteO/s front outrigger corroded

  11. FailMileage not read4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    284530209342
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

  12. Pass25,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    654319638045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,419 miles (+2,111)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    383568938070
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  14. Pass23,308 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    111437136214
    • NoteNuts jammed into offside front coil spring

  15. Fail23,267 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,267 miles
    Test number
    432843196055
    • FailureBrake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about 999 BPY

What vehicle is registration 999 BPY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 999 BPY on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 12 Jul 1972. 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 999 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 999 BPY expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 999 BPY?
The MOT on 999 BPY expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 999 BPY done?
999 BPY was recorded at 34,962 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 614 miles a year.
Has 999 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 999 BPY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 999 BPY 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 999 BPY find?
999 BPY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked.

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