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Mercedes-Benz 500

Gold · Petrol · 1983 · 4,973 cc

PHU 279MOT history

PHU 279 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Jan 1983. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
104,501 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHU 279
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Jan 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHU 279 was last recorded at 104,501 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,899 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,501 miles
  • 2021 – 103,899 miles
  • 2020 – 102,785 miles
  • 2019 – 100,941 miles
  • 2017 – 100,798 miles
  • 2012 – 100,650 miles
  • 2011 – 100,534 miles
  • 2010 – 96,676 miles
  • 2009 – 91,762 miles
  • 2008 – 91,710 miles
  • 2007 – 90,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,501 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.

  • Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,501 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    749844076906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,899 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    348462185821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,785 miles (+1,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,785 miles
    Test number
    934849859311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,941 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,941 miles
    Test number
    651283517309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,798 miles (+148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    813322155426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside and nearside front outer sills

  6. Pass100,650 miles18 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    279651422367
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside & offside front suspension arm joint gaiters deteriorated

  7. Fail100,650 miles (+116)6 failures18 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    185343712378
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside & offside front suspension arm joint gaiters deteriorated

  8. Pass100,534 miles (+3,858)22 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    446868671206
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  9. Pass96,676 miles (+2)14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    742211330276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  10. Fail96,674 miles (+4,912)1 failure14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    364332220254
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  11. Pass91,762 miles (+52)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    133202689149
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  12. Fail91,710 miles (+1,576)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    582550698228
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch
    • NoteSlight oil seepage from transmission & rear diff

  13. Pass90,134 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    990038907104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion front suspension mounts under front wheel arches
    • NoteFront flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteOffside seatbelt stalk cover incomplete
    • NotePlay nearside steering idler arm

  14. Fail90,134 miles2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    764872907194
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion front suspension mounts under front wheel arches
    • NoteFront flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete
    • NotePlay nearside steering idler arm

Questions about PHU 279

What vehicle is registration PHU 279 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHU 279 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Jan 1983. 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 PHU 279 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PHU 279 expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PHU 279?
The MOT on PHU 279 expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PHU 279 done?
PHU 279 was recorded at 104,501 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 974 miles a year.
Has PHU 279 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHU 279 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on PHU 279 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 PHU 279 find?
PHU 279 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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