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Mercedes-Benz 280

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

MLR 1MOT history

MLR 1 is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 8 Oct 1982. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
77,140 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MLR 1
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
8 Oct 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

MLR 1 was last recorded at 77,140 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2011: 69,615 miles, lower than 88,235 miles on 19 Apr 2010.

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
77,138 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,140 miles
  • 2022 – 76,500 miles
  • 2021 – 75,788 miles
  • 2019 – 75,517 miles
  • 2018 – 75,067 miles
  • 2017 – 74,709 miles
  • 2016 – 74,415 miles
  • 2015 – 74,158 miles
  • 2014 – 73,337 miles
  • 2012 – 72,322 miles
  • 2011 – 69,619 miles
  • 2010 – 88,235 miles
  • 2009 – 66,031 miles
  • 2008 – 64,679 miles
  • 2007 – 62,853 miles
  • 2006 – 61,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    584574720141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,140 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    609353787949
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn sounds when using rear fog light causing light to not illuminate (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Fail77,138 miles (+638)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,138 miles
    Test number
    512323308919
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn sounds when fog light activated causing offside rear light to extinguish (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass76,500 miles (+712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    855214667367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass75,788 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    235881635449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,517 miles (+450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    739055457535
    • AdvisoryCorrosion inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body sills
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  7. Pass75,067 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    940323662399
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside track rod end rubber boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail75,012 miles (+303)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    977387377718
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass74,709 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    644611499206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rubbers perishing

  10. Pass74,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    718403546383
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  11. Fail74,415 miles (+257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    563656926749
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  12. Pass74,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    559290295035
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail74,158 miles (+821)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    125960295034
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass73,337 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    655676174016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,322 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    836622532175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,619 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    607855701173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,615 miles (-18,620)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    196791501197
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass88,235 miles (+22,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    933539100199
    • NoteSMALL PLAY IN STEERING POSS. STEERING BOX PLAY

  19. Pass66,031 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    123860719153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,679 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    840794118132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,676 miles (+1,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    652052918165
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,853 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    862834717172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    110395996054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MLR 1

What vehicle is registration MLR 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MLR 1 on a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 8 Oct 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 MLR 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MLR 1 expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MLR 1?
The MOT on MLR 1 expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MLR 1 done?
MLR 1 was recorded at 77,140 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has MLR 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MLR 1 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on MLR 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MLR 1 find?
MLR 1 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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