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Mercedes-Benz 380

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,839 cc

PMR 48MOT history

PMR 48 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,429 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMR 48
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
380
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMR 48 was last recorded at 105,429 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,971 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,429 miles
  • 2025 – 104,971 miles
  • 2017 – 104,946 miles
  • 2016 – 104,799 miles
  • 2015 – 103,939 miles
  • 2013 – 103,893 miles
  • 2012 – 103,694 miles
  • 2011 – 103,093 miles
  • 2010 – 102,611 miles
  • 2009 – 101,951 miles
  • 2008 – 101,677 miles
  • 2007 – 101,348 miles
  • 2006 – 101,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR ROLL BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle wet at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,429 miles (+458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    449994786022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH NEAR ROLL BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass104,971 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    533738773259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,946 miles (+147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,946 miles
    Test number
    532670335639
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryLower wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle wet at time of test

  4. Pass104,799 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,799 miles
    Test number
    685044061819
    • AdvisoryRear lower wheel arches becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle wet at time of test

  5. Pass103,939 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    596044735175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,914 miles (+21)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    228028815145
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass103,893 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,893 miles
    Test number
    416632313256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,694 miles (+91)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    555179802288
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  9. Fail103,603 miles (+510)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,603 miles
    Test number
    659899692177
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding

  10. Pass103,093 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,093 miles
    Test number
    495975291166
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  11. Fail103,082 miles (+471)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    976809981100
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  12. Fail102,611 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    861431910287
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass102,611 miles (+660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    874281010223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,951 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    300576519408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,677 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,677 miles
    Test number
    243185308266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,348 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    734972257130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,314 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    264286516295
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

Questions about PMR 48

What vehicle is registration PMR 48 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMR 48 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 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 PMR 48 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMR 48 is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PMR 48?
The MOT on PMR 48 is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMR 48 done?
PMR 48 was recorded at 105,429 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 205 miles a year.
Has PMR 48 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMR 48 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on PMR 48 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 PMR 48 find?
PMR 48 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near jacking point, and 3 more.

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