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Mercedes-Benz 280

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L23 FJBMOT history

L23 FJB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
144,415 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 FJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 FJB was last recorded at 144,415 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,406 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,415 miles
  • 2023 – 142,504 miles
  • 2022 – 142,502 miles
  • 2019 – 142,496 miles
  • 2017 – 142,490 miles
  • 2013 – 142,466 miles
  • 2012 – 141,498 miles
  • 2011 – 140,734 miles
  • 2009 – 137,445 miles
  • 2008 – 129,609 miles
  • 2007 – 127,134 miles
  • 2006 – 123,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,415 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and underbody corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated and pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust section corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,415 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    322311592950
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and underbody corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated and pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,406 miles (+1,902)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,406 miles
    Test number
    932128815294
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and underbody corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated and pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,504 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,504 miles
    Test number
    785659989046
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass142,502 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    545824224776
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded.

  5. Fail142,502 miles (+6)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    869952567421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded.

  6. Pass142,496 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,496 miles
    Test number
    741608618287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,490 miles
    Test number
    742217386468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroding

  8. Fail142,490 miles (+24)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,490 miles
    Test number
    981598651233
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroding

  9. Pass142,466 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    142,466 miles
    Test number
    867640333053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,498 miles (+764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    141,498 miles
    Test number
    146703612428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass140,734 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,734 miles
    Test number
    808098941076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,723 miles (+3,278)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    157797821047
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass137,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    137,445 miles
    Test number
    730152149369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,445 miles (+5,207)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,445 miles
    Test number
    824502849301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass132,238 miles (+2,629)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,238 miles
    Test number
    142786009407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel lines slightly corroded

  16. Pass129,609 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,609 miles
    Test number
    960911018038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,134 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    632628517033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    123,354 miles
    Test number
    111729716061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 FJB

Does L23 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 FJB expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 FJB?
The MOT on L23 FJB expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 FJB done?
L23 FJB was recorded at 144,415 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
Has L23 FJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 FJB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 FJB 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 L23 FJB find?
L23 FJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and underbody corroded; fuel hose deteriorated and pipes, and 2 more.

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