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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

A89 UOFMOT history

A89 UOF is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,016 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A89 UOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A89 UOF was last recorded at 34,016 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,754 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,016 miles
  • 2025 – 33,754 miles
  • 2023 – 33,433 miles
  • 2022 – 32,893 miles
  • 2021 – 32,489 miles
  • 2019 – 30,934 miles
  • 2018 – 30,934 miles
  • 2017 – 30,934 miles
  • 2016 – 30,934 miles
  • 2014 – 30,869 miles
  • 2013 – 30,831 miles
  • 2012 – 30,562 miles
  • 2011 – 30,396 miles
  • 2010 – 30,315 miles
  • 2009 – 29,408 miles
  • 2008 – 24,682 miles
  • 2007 – 24,267 miles
  • 2006 – 23,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,016 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    789880236474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,754 miles (+321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    689741081051
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass33,433 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,433 miles
    Test number
    130192105927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,893 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,893 miles
    Test number
    950551754386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,489 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    856953859840
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass30,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    546604354919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    779002233506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    599654132693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,934 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    148184933784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    466696604210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,869 miles (+38)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    207434304227
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass30,831 miles (+269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    349077793287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  13. Pass30,562 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    308850872407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,396 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,396 miles
    Test number
    236384831224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    532828830124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,315 miles (+907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    944082030114
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  17. Pass29,408 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    873790359195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,682 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    650243058258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,267 miles (+303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,267 miles
    Test number
    331145307401
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack in tread but no cords visible.
  20. Pass23,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    414154186150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A89 UOF

Does A89 UOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A89 UOF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A89 UOF?
The MOT on A89 UOF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A89 UOF done?
A89 UOF was recorded at 34,016 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 509 miles a year.
Has A89 UOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A89 UOF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on A89 UOF 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 A89 UOF find?
A89 UOF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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