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Mercedes-Benz 380

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,839 cc

VCS 237MOT history

VCS 237 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,647 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCS 237
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 expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCS 237 was last recorded at 84,647 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,647 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,647 miles
  • 2024 – 84,647 miles
  • 2023 – 84,647 miles
  • 2021 – 84,614 miles
  • 2020 – 84,462 miles
  • 2018 – 84,243 miles
  • 2017 – 84,013 miles
  • 2016 – 83,503 miles
  • 2015 – 82,678 miles
  • 2014 – 81,713 miles
  • 2013 – 81,091 miles
  • 2012 – 79,919 miles
  • 2011 – 79,407 miles
  • 2009 – 78,258 miles
  • 2008 – 77,390 miles
  • 2007 – 73,796 miles
  • 2006 – 69,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,647 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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    480915648834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    164907873799
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,647 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    137073461024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    285107864708
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,614 miles (+152)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    318218193312
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,462 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    346136488623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight play

  7. Pass84,243 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    605960629889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail84,241 miles (+228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    874481049148
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass84,013 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    346786405393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

  10. Pass83,503 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    189807541623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,678 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    938011185110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,713 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    655541284125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass81,713 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    797451484142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    186191263146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,091 miles (+1,172)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    608711663174
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass79,919 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    116823822157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,407 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    149544471494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,258 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    294791689227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,256 miles (+866)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    812311079255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass77,390 miles (+3,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,390 miles
    Test number
    653023668269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass73,796 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,796 miles
    Test number
    594914447210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    410847806299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VCS 237

What vehicle is registration VCS 237 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCS 237 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 VCS 237 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VCS 237 expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VCS 237?
The MOT on VCS 237 expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VCS 237 done?
VCS 237 was recorded at 84,647 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 820 miles a year.
Has VCS 237 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCS 237 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on VCS 237 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 VCS 237 find?
VCS 237 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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