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Mercedes-Benz 280

Cream · Petrol · 1982 · 2,746 cc

TLM 111MOT history

TLM 111 is a cream petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 11 Nov 1982. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
83,385 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLM 111
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
11 Nov 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLM 111 was last recorded at 83,385 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,383 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,385 miles
  • 2021 – 83,221 miles
  • 2019 – 82,948 miles
  • 2018 – 82,548 miles
  • 2016 – 82,401 miles
  • 2015 – 82,338 miles
  • 2014 – 82,085 miles
  • 2012 – 82,002 miles
  • 2011 – 81,959 miles
  • 2010 – 81,651 miles
  • 2008 – 81,557 miles
  • 2007 – 81,439 miles
  • 2006 – 79,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,385 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    586342241409
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,383 miles (+162)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,383 miles
    Test number
    483262003051
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,221 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    998110433565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,948 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    997394831436
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,948 miles (+400)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    257800471006
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,548 miles (+147)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    566269423878
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass82,401 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    700576724143
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls are cracking

  8. Fail82,400 miles (+62)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    672631538663
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of the sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre sidewalls are perishing

  9. Pass82,338 miles (+253)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    289192315183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf brake is binding slightly
    • NoteTyre treads are splitting and cracking due to age

  10. Pass82,085 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    316949424167
    • NoteFront tyres are old and cracking slightly

  11. Fail82,085 miles (+83)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    447039524149
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres are old and cracking slightly

  12. Pass82,002 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    479405322123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,959 miles (+308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    876405901107
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  14. Pass81,651 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    860444660040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,557 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,557 miles
    Test number
    544191048297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,439 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    660762837250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass79,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    300036596020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TLM 111

What vehicle is registration TLM 111 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLM 111 on a cream petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 11 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 TLM 111 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TLM 111 expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TLM 111?
The MOT on TLM 111 expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TLM 111 done?
TLM 111 was recorded at 83,385 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 235 miles a year.
Has TLM 111 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLM 111 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on TLM 111 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 TLM 111 find?
TLM 111 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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