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Mercedes-Benz 280

Gold · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

BC 31MOT history

BC 31 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
96,460 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
40 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BC 31
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BC 31 was last recorded at 96,460 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,459 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
40 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,460 miles
  • 2024 – 96,427 miles
  • 2023 – 96,279 miles
  • 2021 – 96,247 miles
  • 2020 – 96,215 miles
  • 2019 – 96,176 miles
  • 2018 – 96,162 miles
  • 2017 – 96,112 miles
  • 2016 – 96,097 miles
  • 2015 – 96,074 miles
  • 2014 – 96,034 miles
  • 2013 – 96,017 miles
  • 2010 – 95,949 miles
  • 2008 – 95,937 miles
  • 2007 – 95,920 miles
  • 2006 – 95,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer quarter corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,460 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    564504268725
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer quarter corroded

  2. Fail96,459 miles (+32)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    463548874070
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer quarter corroded

  3. Pass96,427 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    596314176237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,279 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    751833003110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,247 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    437981041902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,215 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    454649987480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,176 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    663023811307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,162 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    502473290363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,112 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    384134850240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,097 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    233193083253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,074 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    404203283020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,034 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    986129764239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,017 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    109261813001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,949 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,949 miles
    Test number
    733987060252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,937 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    210683068112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,920 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    920715357164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    333747656143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BC 31

What vehicle is registration BC 31 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BC 31 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 BC 31 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BC 31 expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BC 31?
The MOT on BC 31 expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BC 31 done?
BC 31 was recorded at 96,460 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 40 miles a year.
Has BC 31 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BC 31 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on BC 31 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 BC 31 find?
BC 31 passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 11 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 8 more.

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