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Mercedes-Benz 280

Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

NSV 166MOT history

NSV 166 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,800 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSV 166
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSV 166 was last recorded at 112,800 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,430 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,800 miles
  • 2024 – 112,430 miles
  • 2023 – 111,181 miles
  • 2019 – 109,937 miles
  • 2018 – 108,760 miles
  • 2017 – 107,905 miles
  • 2016 – 105,981 miles
  • 2015 – 104,273 miles
  • 2014 – 103,067 miles
  • 2013 – 102,349 miles
  • 2012 – 101,735 miles
  • 2011 – 100,805 miles
  • 2010 – 100,566 miles
  • 2008 – 100,422 miles
  • 2007 – 99,010 miles
  • 2006 – 98,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,800 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.

  • Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,800 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,800 miles
    Test number
    762216028288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,430 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    187536878489
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  3. Pass111,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    692681315153
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  4. Fail111,181 miles (+1,244)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    203509529856
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  5. Pass109,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,937 miles
    Test number
    851581580940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily under sealed

  6. Fail109,937 miles (+1,177)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,937 miles
    Test number
    116452670066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily under sealed

  7. Pass108,760 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    181097877185
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all front sub-frame bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass107,905 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    889564531843
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass105,981 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    798613864761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail105,979 miles (+1,706)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    520518203639
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass104,273 miles (+1,206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    335107395060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in inner track rod ends

  12. Pass103,067 miles (+718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    407815714199
    • NoteO/s rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

  13. Pass102,349 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    278303543492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,735 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    336615512129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,805 miles (+239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    266768801411
    • NoteFront sub frame bushes slight play
    • NoteSteering damoer has slight leak

  16. Pass100,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    532189400156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail100,566 miles (+144)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    912669000133
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,422 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    313383738289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,010 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    363672037223
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass99,010 miles (+990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    374752837295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass98,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    232392946271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSV 166

What vehicle is registration NSV 166 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSV 166 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 NSV 166 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSV 166 expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSV 166?
The MOT on NSV 166 expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSV 166 done?
NSV 166 was recorded at 112,800 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 794 miles a year.
Has NSV 166 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSV 166 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on NSV 166 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 NSV 166 find?
NSV 166 passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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