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Mercedes-Benz 380

Black · Petrol · 1981 · 3,839 cc

FAR 189MOT history

FAR 189 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 31 Dec 1981. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 118,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,730 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
4
4 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAR 189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
380
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
31 Dec 1981
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAR 189 was last recorded at 118,730 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,680 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
11 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,730 miles
  • 2025 – 118,680 miles
  • 2007 – 118,582 miles
  • 2005 – 118,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,730 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,730 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,730 miles
    Test number
    245588042747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,680 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    427398258930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,582 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    612513227296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    240437365169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FAR 189

What vehicle is registration FAR 189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAR 189 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 31 Dec 1981. 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 FAR 189 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAR 189 is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on FAR 189?
The MOT on FAR 189 is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FAR 189 done?
FAR 189 was recorded at 118,730 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 11 miles a year.
Has FAR 189 ever failed its MOT?
No. FAR 189 has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on FAR 189 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 FAR 189 find?
FAR 189 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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