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Mercedes-Benz 280

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

L39 TGHMOT history

L39 TGH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
182,670 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 TGH
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
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 TGH was last recorded at 182,670 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,141 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,670 miles
  • 2023 – 182,141 miles
  • 2019 – 181,796 miles
  • 2018 – 178,848 miles
  • 2017 – 178,804 miles
  • 2016 – 174,674 miles
  • 2015 – 170,523 miles
  • 2014 – 164,966 miles
  • 2013 – 160,008 miles
  • 2012 – 154,512 miles
  • 2011 – 147,951 miles
  • 2010 – 141,529 miles
  • 2009 – 139,836 miles
  • 2008 – 136,914 miles
  • 2007 – 133,612 miles
  • 2006 – 129,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,670 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,670 miles
    Test number
    306411575237
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,670 miles (+529)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,670 miles
    Test number
    608387991337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,141 miles (+345)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,141 miles
    Test number
    610704456302
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass181,796 miles (+2,948)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,796 miles
    Test number
    943632817179
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,848 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,848 miles
    Test number
    596431330916
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail178,804 miles (+4,130)2 dangerous8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,804 miles
    Test number
    786862679823
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousRear shocks have no damping power
    • FailureCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking compensator (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering linkage has slight play

  7. Pass174,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    182962918596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail174,674 miles (+4,151)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    818587770829
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not parking (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper not parking (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass170,523 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,523 miles
    Test number
    367340545072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail170,523 miles (+5,557)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,523 miles
    Test number
    116620045027
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass164,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    164,966 miles
    Test number
    526042164068
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts correctley due to seats being foulded away

  12. Fail164,966 miles (+4,958)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,966 miles
    Test number
    687709044036
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts correctley due to seats being foulded away

  13. Pass160,008 miles (+5,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    160,008 miles
    Test number
    587244243076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass154,512 miles (+6,561)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    926635242025
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass147,951 miles (+6,422)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    857272651032
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s handbrake low reading 65kgf
    • NoteSuspension pipes corroded

  16. Pass141,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    141,529 miles
    Test number
    594973900255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,529 miles (+1,693)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,529 miles
    Test number
    693733190188
    • DangerousPetrol pipes excessively corroded front to back
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension pipes front to back excessively corroded

  18. Pass139,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    492215799156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,836 miles (+2,922)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    701394899198
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  20. Pass136,914 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    136,914 miles
    Test number
    414546088181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,612 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    133,612 miles
    Test number
    101838297135
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall has slight crack

  22. Fail133,612 miles (+3,932)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,612 miles
    Test number
    732538197142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall has slight crack

  23. Pass129,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    433038806203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L39 TGH

Does L39 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L39 TGH expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L39 TGH?
The MOT on L39 TGH expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L39 TGH done?
L39 TGH was recorded at 182,670 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has L39 TGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 TGH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L39 TGH 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 L39 TGH find?
L39 TGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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