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Mercedes-Benz 280

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

A12 STAMOT history

A12 STA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 7 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
106,922 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 STA was last recorded at 106,922 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,922 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,922 miles
  • 2023 – 106,824 miles
  • 2021 – 106,700 miles
  • 2019 – 103,487 miles
  • 2018 – 96,860 miles
  • 2017 – 90,522 miles
  • 2016 – 85,750 miles
  • 2015 – 85,279 miles
  • 2014 – 84,312 miles
  • 2013 – 79,334 miles
  • 2012 – 73,556 miles
  • 2010 – 72,565 miles
  • 2009 – 71,188 miles
  • 2008 – 69,916 miles
  • 2007 – 69,427 miles
  • 2006 – 68,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,922 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    749685856358
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail106,922 miles (+98)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    966439538229
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,824 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    755285118842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  4. Pass106,700 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    381837105499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,487 miles
    Test number
    273481504868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,487 miles (+6,627)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,487 miles
    Test number
    628164567203
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,860 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,860 miles
    Test number
    723949096685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,522 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    954259261049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,750 miles (+471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    150723714796
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  10. Pass85,279 miles (+967)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    595730445194
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  11. Pass84,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    928944954192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,312 miles (+4,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    867394954173
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  13. Pass79,334 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    338677453156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    109418582462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,556 miles (+991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    689588382054
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass72,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    134102600344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551559590235
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass71,188 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,188 miles
    Test number
    182762189002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,916 miles (+489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    452882228160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass69,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    102206767061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,427 miles (+1,177)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    681366467063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass68,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    344341056099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 STA

Does A12 STA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 STA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 STA?
The MOT on A12 STA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 STA done?
A12 STA was recorded at 106,922 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 1,991 miles a year.
Has A12 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 STA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 STA 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 A12 STA find?
A12 STA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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