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Mercedes-Benz 280

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

K83 FYEMOT history

K83 FYE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 13 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
138,634 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 FYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 FYE was last recorded at 138,634 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 3,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,061 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,573 miles
Average per year
2,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,634 miles
  • 2021 – 135,061 miles
  • 2020 – 132,864 miles
  • 2019 – 130,842 miles
  • 2018 – 129,268 miles
  • 2017 – 128,110 miles
  • 2016 – 126,915 miles
  • 2015 – 126,156 miles
  • 2014 – 124,430 miles
  • 2013 – 123,242 miles
  • 2012 – 121,903 miles
  • 2011 – 120,300 miles
  • 2010 – 118,841 miles
  • 2009 – 117,192 miles
  • 2008 – 114,112 miles
  • 2007 – 104,388 miles
  • 2006 – 100,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,634 miles (+3,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,634 miles
    Test number
    544462826959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    510851166704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail135,061 miles (+2,197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    923381048578
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass132,864 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    885474341022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,842 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    592078622201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,268 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,268 miles
    Test number
    618155695024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,110 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,110 miles
    Test number
    723814561180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,915 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,915 miles
    Test number
    235030824353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,156 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    120862570737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,430 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    328713284219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,242 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    517843983268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass121,903 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    317230082291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,300 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,300 miles
    Test number
    317294781482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass118,841 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,841 miles
    Test number
    222304880269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,192 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    694229959216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,112 miles (+3,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    122900898245
    • NoteVehicle very rusty underneath

  17. Pass110,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    234453808052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail110,657 miles (+6,269)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    960603308018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass104,388 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    202523407047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    831918256034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K83 FYE

Does K83 FYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K83 FYE expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K83 FYE?
The MOT on K83 FYE expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K83 FYE done?
K83 FYE was recorded at 138,634 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
Has K83 FYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 FYE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K83 FYE 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 K83 FYE find?
K83 FYE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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