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Mercedes-Benz 280

Green · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

VRF 858MOT history

VRF 858 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 6 Jan 1984. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
76,966 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRF 858
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
6 Jan 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRF 858 was last recorded at 76,966 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,624 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,966 miles
  • 2022 – 76,624 miles
  • 2021 – 76,617 miles
  • 2020 – 76,603 miles
  • 2018 – 76,579 miles
  • 2017 – 76,348 miles
  • 2016 – 75,982 miles
  • 2015 – 75,307 miles
  • 2014 – 74,914 miles
  • 2013 – 72,949 miles
  • 2012 – 72,775 miles
  • 2011 – 71,486 miles
  • 2010 – 70,854 miles
  • 2008 – 67,999 miles
  • 2007 – 66,272 miles
  • 2006 – 65,491 miles
  • 2005 – 64,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,966 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,966 miles (+342)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    216790347427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass76,624 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    231781781695
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,617 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    944039020887
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass76,603 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    412623588869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,579 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,579 miles
    Test number
    236711045155
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,579 miles (+231)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,579 miles
    Test number
    484107399218
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,348 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    858561352432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Pass75,982 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    393488494952
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass75,307 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    239986725209
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  10. Fail75,307 miles (+393)3 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    735926325259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  11. Pass74,914 miles (+1,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    376289504240
    • NoteO.s.r boot floor coroded (not within any perscribed areas)

  12. Pass72,949 miles (+174)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    366986383174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED.. REAR BRAKES BINDING

  13. Pass72,775 miles (+1,289)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,775 miles
    Test number
    508169472105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  14. Pass71,486 miles (+632)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,486 miles
    Test number
    299004651170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVery slight damage to front number plate
    • NoteVery slight leak from steering box [power steering]

  15. Pass70,854 miles (+2,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    894437540147
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass67,999 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    350036148477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,272 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,272 miles
    Test number
    261344717229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,247 miles (+756)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    232005887104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass65,491 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    100120586144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    481360785181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VRF 858

What vehicle is registration VRF 858 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRF 858 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 6 Jan 1984. 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 VRF 858 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VRF 858 expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VRF 858?
The MOT on VRF 858 expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VRF 858 done?
VRF 858 was recorded at 76,966 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 705 miles a year.
Has VRF 858 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRF 858 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on VRF 858 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 VRF 858 find?
VRF 858 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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