Mercedes-Benz 280
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc
FSB 523MOT history
FSB 523 is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 10 Feb 1984. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 89,903 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSB 523
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 10 Feb 1984
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSB 523 was last recorded at 89,903 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 89,703 miles · 31 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,903 miles
- 2023 – 89,703 miles
- 2018 – 88,815 miles
- 2017 – 87,528 miles
- 2016 – 86,087 miles
- 2015 – 84,974 miles
- 2014 – 84,964 miles
- 2013 – 84,014 miles
- 2012 – 83,081 miles
- 2011 – 79,086 miles
- 2010 – 79,057 miles
- 2009 – 78,970 miles
- 2008 – 78,911 miles
- 2007 – 78,738 miles
- 2006 – 78,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,903 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,903 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 89,903 miles
- Test number
- 974459309062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,703 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,703 miles
- Test number
- 509792381824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,815 miles (+1,287)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 88,815 miles
- Test number
- 977742023638
- AdvisoryBrake wear light on
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,528 miles (+1,441)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,528 miles
- Test number
- 997212569235
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass86,087 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 86,087 miles
- Test number
- 378131741294
- AdvisoryFront Wipers only just met standard.
Fail86,043 miles (+1,069)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,043 miles
- Test number
- 998952156796
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel Arch at Front of it. (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Fuel hose leaking Fuel leak at fuel filter feed hose. (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
Pass84,974 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 84,974 miles
- Test number
- 538858725027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,964 miles (+40)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,964 miles
- Test number
- 929973154328
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteADVISE O/S FRONT + N/S + O/S REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS TO TREAD
Fail84,924 miles (+910)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,924 miles
- Test number
- 885799954293
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated ,
- NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
- NoteOffsaide rear tyre deteriorated
Pass84,014 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 84,014 miles
- Test number
- 577420163254
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteAll tyres cracked and perished
- NoteSlight play across steering
Fail83,991 miles (+910)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,991 miles
- Test number
- 718822553272
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll tyres cracked and perished
- NoteSlight play across steering
Pass83,081 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,081 miles
- Test number
- 526178922237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,807 miles (+3,721)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,807 miles
- Test number
- 196716822248
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Pass79,086 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 79,086 miles
- Test number
- 288868421207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,057 miles (+87)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 324585410491
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Pass78,970 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 78,970 miles
- Test number
- 960936419287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,911 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,911 miles
- Test number
- 150296398144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,738 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,738 miles
- Test number
- 581069657195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 78,623 miles
- Test number
- 654134046106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSB 523
- What vehicle is registration FSB 523 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSB 523 on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 10 Feb 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 FSB 523 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSB 523 is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FSB 523?
- The MOT on FSB 523 is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FSB 523 done?
- FSB 523 was recorded at 89,903 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
- Has FSB 523 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSB 523 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2016.
- Has the mileage on FSB 523 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 FSB 523 find?
- FSB 523 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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