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Mercedes-Benz 280

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

PSN 648MOT history

PSN 648 is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 16 Nov 1982. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
244,961 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSN 648
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
16 Nov 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSN 648 was last recorded at 244,961 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,952 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 244,961 miles
  • 2022 – 244,325 miles
  • 2021 – 243,313 miles
  • 2019 – 243,204 miles
  • 2018 – 242,877 miles
  • 2017 – 242,397 miles
  • 2016 – 241,044 miles
  • 2015 – 239,199 miles
  • 2014 – 238,095 miles
  • 2013 – 236,825 miles
  • 2012 – 235,781 miles
  • 2011 – 234,940 miles
  • 2010 – 234,903 miles
  • 2009 – 232,887 miles
  • 2008 – 232,113 miles
  • 2007 – 230,677 miles
  • 2006 – 229,646 miles
  • 2005 – 227,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill chassis, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower wishbone corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear inner drive shaft boots cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Drivers seat loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight exhaust blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,961 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    244,961 miles
    Test number
    527546265950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill chassis, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail244,952 miles (+627)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,952 miles
    Test number
    974570057107
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat loose but functioning
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arch's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side and suspension arms covered in waxoil

  3. Pass244,325 miles (+1,012)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    244,325 miles
    Test number
    193540809906
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver seat loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,313 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    243,313 miles
    Test number
    370764645857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner drive shaft boots cracking
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat loose

  5. Fail243,313 miles (+109)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,313 miles
    Test number
    784601074779
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner drive shaft boots cracking
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat loose

  6. Pass243,204 miles (+327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    243,204 miles
    Test number
    335891939240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and o/s/r inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass242,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    242,877 miles
    Test number
    262219919520
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  8. Fail242,877 miles (+480)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,877 miles
    Test number
    440364824304
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  9. Pass242,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    242,397 miles
    Test number
    877670435139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

  10. Fail242,397 miles (+1,353)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,397 miles
    Test number
    462223333752
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

  11. Pass241,044 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    241,044 miles
    Test number
    665857680126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail241,031 miles (+1,832)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,031 miles
    Test number
    105876198739
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass239,199 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    239,199 miles
    Test number
    716608965088
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass238,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    238,095 miles
    Test number
    228719464012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail238,095 miles (+1,270)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,095 miles
    Test number
    357226864081
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass236,825 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    236,825 miles
    Test number
    188746963495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail236,753 miles (+972)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,753 miles
    Test number
    176292853043
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass235,781 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    235,781 miles
    Test number
    327131862078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail235,597 miles (+657)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,597 miles
    Test number
    745625642050
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper blades splitting

  20. Pass234,940 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    234,940 miles
    Test number
    255492351095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail234,903 miles (+2,016)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,903 miles
    Test number
    943131150395
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades spliting

  22. Pass232,887 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    232,887 miles
    Test number
    531454329354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

  23. Fail232,887 miles (+774)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,887 miles
    Test number
    890644629341
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

  24. Pass232,113 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    232,113 miles
    Test number
    400459728304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass230,677 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    230,677 miles
    Test number
    263595627395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail230,565 miles (+919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,565 miles
    Test number
    471798017460
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass229,646 miles (+2,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    229,646 miles
    Test number
    420437916424
    • NoteLots corrossions under the car front & rear floor by chassis

  28. Pass227,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    227,364 miles
    Test number
    170204035372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PSN 648

What vehicle is registration PSN 648 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSN 648 on a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 16 Nov 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 PSN 648 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PSN 648 expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PSN 648?
The MOT on PSN 648 expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PSN 648 done?
PSN 648 was recorded at 244,961 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 1,006 miles a year.
Has PSN 648 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSN 648 has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on PSN 648 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 PSN 648 find?
PSN 648 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, and 5 more.

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