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Mercedes-Benz 280

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

PFS 401MOT history

PFS 401 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 Nov 1985. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,772 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFS 401
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
1 Nov 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFS 401 was last recorded at 114,772 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,764 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,772 miles
  • 2024 – 114,764 miles
  • 2023 – 114,742 miles
  • 2022 – 114,692 miles
  • 2021 – 114,664 miles
  • 2020 – 114,593 miles
  • 2019 – 114,416 miles
  • 2018 – 113,963 miles
  • 2017 – 113,476 miles
  • 2016 – 112,965 miles
  • 2015 – 112,369 miles
  • 2014 – 111,882 miles
  • 2013 – 110,897 miles
  • 2012 – 110,232 miles
  • 2011 – 109,384 miles
  • 2010 – 108,392 miles
  • 2009 – 107,560 miles
  • 2008 – 105,220 miles
  • 2007 – 103,903 miles
  • 2006 – 102,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,772 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHazard warning switch showing signs of wear

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,772 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    372908214165
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch showing signs of wear

  2. Pass114,764 miles (+22)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,764 miles
    Test number
    858730048043
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch showing signs of wear

  3. Pass114,742 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    388417758683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,692 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    985879770141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,664 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,664 miles
    Test number
    925425013249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,593 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    370781179887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,416 miles (+453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    824208659943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,963 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    230504372806
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,476 miles (+511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,476 miles
    Test number
    481735462613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass112,965 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    454340620840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,369 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    351134736209
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre part worn.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from exhaust front sections.

  12. Pass111,882 miles (+985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    688379174227
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres part worn.

  13. Pass110,897 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,897 miles
    Test number
    335030983237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,232 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    166359372217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,384 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    336940781267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,392 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    323554380494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail108,392 miles (+832)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    341314980478
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass107,560 miles (+2,340)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,560 miles
    Test number
    343395689457
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge worn to legal limit
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSome oil loss

  19. Pass105,220 miles (+1,317)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,220 miles
    Test number
    494487588238
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll brake hose furrules corroded
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil loss

  20. Pass103,903 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    201972987270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    471942386299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFS 401

What vehicle is registration PFS 401 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFS 401 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 Nov 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 PFS 401 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFS 401 is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PFS 401?
The MOT on PFS 401 is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFS 401 done?
PFS 401 was recorded at 114,772 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 632 miles a year.
Has PFS 401 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFS 401 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on PFS 401 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 PFS 401 find?
PFS 401 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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