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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

B792 WSTMOT history

B792 WST is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,414 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B792 WST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B792 WST was last recorded at 145,414 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,410 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,414 miles
  • 2024 – 145,344 miles
  • 2017 – 145,056 miles
  • 2016 – 143,804 miles
  • 2013 – 143,545 miles
  • 2009 – 143,126 miles
  • 2008 – 142,464 miles
  • 2007 – 141,613 miles
  • 2006 – 141,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,414 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre 1 of 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,414 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,414 miles
    Test number
    739030311597
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre 1 of 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail145,410 miles (+66)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,410 miles
    Test number
    661933906669
    • DangerousSuspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Pipe from front to rear broken at joint (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track 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))
    • MajorOffside Track 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre 1 of 2 missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,344 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    201909299098
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded,general corrosion in chassis coated in underseal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail145,344 miles (+288)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    538979499511
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded,general corrosion in chassis coated in underseal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,056 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,056 miles
    Test number
    374151263778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Fail145,056 miles (+1,252)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,056 miles
    Test number
    365236361324
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Pass143,804 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    415996251006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDue to age of vehicle various rubber bushes poor but all to dvsa standards
    • AdvisoryVarious body and chassis parts will need attention shortly

  8. Fail143,785 miles (+240)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,785 miles
    Test number
    476136802083
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near suspension mount (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced reflector poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDue to age of vehicle various rubber bushes poor but all to dvsa standards
    • AdvisoryVarious body and chassis parts will need attention shortly

  9. Pass143,545 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    148355763105
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail143,540 miles (+414)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    296513863403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail143,126 miles4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,126 miles
    Test number
    514525959241
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r suspension component damaged but not considered dangerous

  12. Pass143,126 miles (+662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    143,126 miles
    Test number
    970625659236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r suspension component damaged but not considered dangerous

  13. Pass142,464 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    142,464 miles
    Test number
    504301298068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,320 miles (+707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,320 miles
    Test number
    924532588077
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass141,613 miles (+83)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    890238677017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Fail141,530 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    440986026209
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about B792 WST

Does B792 WST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B792 WST is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B792 WST?
The MOT on B792 WST is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B792 WST done?
B792 WST was recorded at 145,414 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 201 miles a year.
Has B792 WST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B792 WST has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on B792 WST 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 B792 WST find?
B792 WST passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 4 more.

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