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Mercedes-Benz 280

Red and Red · Petrol · 1982 · 2,746 cc

GPR 230MOT history

GPR 230 is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 12 Nov 1982. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
111,418 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GPR 230
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Red and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
12 Nov 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

GPR 230 was last recorded at 111,418 miles on 16 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2024: 111,418 miles, lower than 111,441 miles on 17 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,441 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Average per year
580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,418 miles
  • 2019 – 111,381 miles
  • 2017 – 111,282 miles
  • 2016 – 111,196 miles
  • 2015 – 109,806 miles
  • 2014 – 107,903 miles
  • 2013 – 105,383 miles
  • 2012 – 105,297 miles
  • 2011 – 105,265 miles
  • 2010 – 105,129 miles
  • 2009 – 104,866 miles
  • 2008 – 104,258 miles
  • 2007 – 102,508 miles
  • 2006 – 100,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,418 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.

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,418 miles (-23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,418 miles
    Test number
    847911624480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,441 miles (+60)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,441 miles
    Test number
    704480219513
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front portion and rear / bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded

  3. Pass111,381 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,381 miles
    Test number
    930110698744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill rusty but not holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass111,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    113062527610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,282 miles (+86)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    732107964883
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Pass111,196 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    134088618038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,806 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    278001075440
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail109,806 miles (+1,903)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    736730675123
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass107,903 miles (+2,520)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    956252744110
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion in places

  10. Pass105,383 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,383 miles
    Test number
    398527233178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail105,382 miles (+85)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    817419423197
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass105,297 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    187437332169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,265 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    228088701136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,129 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,129 miles
    Test number
    931862610127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,125 miles (+259)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,125 miles
    Test number
    752354000132
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Pass104,866 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,866 miles
    Test number
    952583199047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,258 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    640518278090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,508 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    600498067055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    100,812 miles
    Test number
    350715096064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GPR 230

What vehicle is registration GPR 230 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GPR 230 on a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 12 Nov 1982. 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 GPR 230 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GPR 230 expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GPR 230?
The MOT on GPR 230 expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GPR 230 done?
GPR 230 was recorded at 111,418 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 580 miles a year.
Has GPR 230 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GPR 230 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on GPR 230 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GPR 230 find?
GPR 230 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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