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Mercedes-Benz 280

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,746 cc

GHR 716MOT history

GHR 716 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,128 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GHR 716
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GHR 716 was last recorded at 132,128 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,022 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,106 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,128 miles
  • 2025 – 131,022 miles
  • 2023 – 129,918 miles
  • 2022 – 126,902 miles
  • 2021 – 126,401 miles
  • 2020 – 124,909 miles
  • 2019 – 120,780 miles
  • 2018 – 112,933 miles
  • 2017 – 104,952 miles
  • 2016 – 98,192 miles
  • 2015 – 88,812 miles
  • 2014 – 77,005 miles
  • 2012 – 73,714 miles
  • 2011 – 70,593 miles
  • 2010 – 65,822 miles
  • 2009 – 62,833 miles
  • 2008 – 60,053 miles
  • 2007 – 55,533 miles
  • 2006 – 43,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,128 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    655555383481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,022 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    590349603854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,918 miles (+3,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    226654882304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer axle swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated/corrodded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate deteriorated/corrodded

  4. Pass126,902 miles (+156)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,902 miles
    Test number
    586208212453
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass126,746 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,746 miles
    Test number
    891826554408
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail126,746 miles (+345)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,746 miles
    Test number
    354231640811
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass126,401 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    635565637857
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass124,909 miles (+4,129)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    917669149923
    • AdvisoryFront Advise bulb warning light on dash, all lights are working at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leakage of oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Small chips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension sphere /ball joint slight oil leakage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backplate on rear brake corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backplate on rear brake corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,780 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    130521675178
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering bracket bush behind front axle in the centre play in the bush.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering box leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail120,704 miles (+7,771)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,704 miles
    Test number
    246226674070
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering bracket bush behind front axle in the centre play in the bush.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering box leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass112,933 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    467194886085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,952 miles (+6,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,952 miles
    Test number
    940235600957
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joints

  13. Pass98,192 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    719561849734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,812 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    228919615090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,339 miles (+11,334)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    538149805072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass77,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    946173514091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,005 miles (+3,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    687769804025
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

  18. Pass73,714 miles (+3,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    757030812373
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass70,593 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    617800281214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,822 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    704469270236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail65,822 miles (+2,989)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    374692570252
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass62,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    334801549298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,833 miles (+2,780)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    553601449254
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass60,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    111970258280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,053 miles (+4,520)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    271990658250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  26. Pass55,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    154046047003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,533 miles (+11,563)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    764704347017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum

  28. Pass43,970 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    700689336194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTape both front headlamps

  29. Fail43,970 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    253472036163
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about GHR 716

What vehicle is registration GHR 716 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GHR 716 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 2001. 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 GHR 716 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GHR 716 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GHR 716?
The MOT on GHR 716 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GHR 716 done?
GHR 716 was recorded at 132,128 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has GHR 716 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GHR 716 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on GHR 716 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 GHR 716 find?
GHR 716 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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