Mercedes-Benz 280
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc
FSU 714MOT history
FSU 714 is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 18 Nov 1983. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 80,640 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSU 714
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 18 Nov 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSU 714 was last recorded at 80,640 miles on 24 Jun 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 80,611 miles · 15 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 80,640 miles
- 2022 – 80,596 miles
- 2021 – 80,470 miles
- 2020 – 80,386 miles
- 2018 – 79,648 miles
- 2017 – 78,998 miles
- 2016 – 78,496 miles
- 2015 – 78,413 miles
- 2014 – 77,979 miles
- 2013 – 77,527 miles
- 2011 – 77,399 miles
- 2010 – 76,381 miles
- 2009 – 75,654 miles
- 2008 – 74,741 miles
- 2007 – 73,949 miles
- 2006 – 72,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,640 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 80,640 miles
- Test number
- 419626208314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,611 miles (+15)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 482616845138
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Pass80,596 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 80,596 miles
- Test number
- 905147335032
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail80,593 miles (+123)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,593 miles
- Test number
- 746404398342
- MajorNearside Inner 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass80,470 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 80,470 miles
- Test number
- 155179803939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,386 miles (+738)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 80,386 miles
- Test number
- 270826041547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,648 miles (+650)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 79,648 miles
- Test number
- 181114192501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,998 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,998 miles
- Test number
- 588220506853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,496 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 78,496 miles
- Test number
- 175520126081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,413 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,413 miles
- Test number
- 981005440146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,979 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 77,979 miles
- Test number
- 945053514039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,527 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 77,527 miles
- Test number
- 659277803049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,399 miles (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 77,399 miles
- Test number
- 675985841245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,381 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,381 miles
- Test number
- 353836240491
- Repaired at testFront suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Pass76,381 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,381 miles
- Test number
- 644966540280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,654 miles (+913)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 75,654 miles
- Test number
- 831548049280
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake
Pass74,741 miles (+792)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 74,741 miles
- Test number
- 612066148244
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass73,949 miles (+1,136)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 73,949 miles
- Test number
- 310198947244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,813 miles
- Test number
- 194192446291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSU 714
- What vehicle is registration FSU 714 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSU 714 on a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 18 Nov 1983. 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 FSU 714 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on FSU 714 expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on FSU 714?
- The MOT on FSU 714 expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has FSU 714 done?
- FSU 714 was recorded at 80,640 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2023, an average of 465 miles a year.
- Has FSU 714 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSU 714 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on FSU 714 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 FSU 714 find?
- FSU 714 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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