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Mercedes-Benz 280

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

RCX 409MOT history

RCX 409 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 108,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,255 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCX 409
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCX 409 was last recorded at 108,255 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,244 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,255 miles
  • 2025 – 107,244 miles
  • 2024 – 107,244 miles
  • 2023 – 107,194 miles
  • 2022 – 107,017 miles
  • 2021 – 106,007 miles
  • 2020 – 104,496 miles
  • 2019 – 104,303 miles
  • 2018 – 103,949 miles
  • 2017 – 103,638 miles
  • 2016 – 102,479 miles
  • 2015 – 101,297 miles
  • 2014 – 99,867 miles
  • 2012 – 97,370 miles
  • 2011 – 95,169 miles
  • 2010 – 95,003 miles
  • 2009 – 94,385 miles
  • 2008 – 94,173 miles
  • 2007 – 93,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,255 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,255 miles
    Test number
    876023443627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail108,254 miles (+1,010)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    489694124199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested REAR BRAKES SEIZED AND REAR PADS U/S (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass107,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    249747572092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,244 miles7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    633204789765
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass107,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    106872348272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,244 miles (+50)15 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    613690984219
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear-side front and off-side front outer sills rusty and holed

  7. Pass107,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    939061271783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,194 miles (+177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    883251916863
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass107,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    406339268984
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,017 miles (+1,010)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    908908543501
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    131612021665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,007 miles (+1,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    473721499077
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass104,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    688276151617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,496 miles (+193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    666195176184
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass104,303 miles (+354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,303 miles
    Test number
    555727557587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  16. Pass103,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    523559781797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,949 miles (+311)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    715723448201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  18. Pass103,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    371227611194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,638 miles (+1,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    221769617841
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass102,479 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    478438589936
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass101,297 miles (+1,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,297 miles
    Test number
    567220885131
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass99,867 miles (+2,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    275196674463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass97,370 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    888992452351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,871 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    809534502152
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail95,871 miles (+702)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    868243702170
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass95,169 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    465970361021
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass95,003 miles (+618)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,003 miles
    Test number
    622664800165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust center pipe mounting rubber is starting to perish

  28. Pass94,385 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    582339349167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteONE OF THE REAR SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS IS MISSING BUT SILENCER HAS BEEN SECURED WITH A STRAP.
    • NoteSLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

  29. Fail94,385 miles (+212)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    240727129181
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteONE OF THE REAR SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS IS MISSING BUT SILENCER HAS BEEN SECURED WITH A STRAP.
    • NoteSLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX

  30. Pass94,173 miles (+555)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    293653638139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion by nearside jaccking point/sill section.
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount has been replacced with a wire to mount.
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

  31. Pass93,618 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    343932207108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail93,601 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    191084397422
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about RCX 409

What vehicle is registration RCX 409 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCX 409 on a blue 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 RCX 409 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCX 409 is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCX 409?
The MOT on RCX 409 is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCX 409 done?
RCX 409 was recorded at 108,255 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 762 miles a year.
Has RCX 409 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCX 409 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on RCX 409 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 RCX 409 find?
RCX 409 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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