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Mercedes-Benz 280

Blue · Petrol · 1981 · 2,746 cc

VSD 900MOT history

VSD 900 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 May 1981. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,604 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSD 900
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
1 May 1981
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSD 900 was last recorded at 105,604 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,468 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,604 miles
  • 2024 – 104,468 miles
  • 2023 – 103,708 miles
  • 2022 – 102,648 miles
  • 2020 – 101,399 miles
  • 2019 – 100,705 miles
  • 2018 – 99,858 miles
  • 2017 – 99,417 miles
  • 2016 – 98,888 miles
  • 2015 – 98,212 miles
  • 2014 – 97,609 miles
  • 2013 – 96,718 miles
  • 2012 – 96,101 miles
  • 2011 – 95,094 miles
  • 2009 – 94,202 miles
  • 2008 – 93,565 miles
  • 2007 – 92,948 miles
  • 2005 – 91,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,604 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,604 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    760235116610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,468 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    994079835367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,465 miles (+757)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    369096737602
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,708 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    370277502982
    • AdvisoryALL tyres dated (01-05)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail103,708 miles (+1,060)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    126986906490
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryALL tyres dated (01-05)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,648 miles (+1,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    799252825751
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,399 miles (+694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    573193941433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass100,705 miles (+847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    897502600964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    508770571046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail99,858 miles (+441)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    627496056218
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking @ fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush fouling lower bracket (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush fouling bracket (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass99,417 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    554094661437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear off rear-front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail99,416 miles (+528)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    752867987759
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear off rear-front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass98,888 miles (+676)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,888 miles
    Test number
    635002627968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,212 miles (+603)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    289690715472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/r wheel

  15. Pass97,609 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    979788714110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlight images deteriorated

  16. Fail97,608 miles (+890)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    776324914120
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlight images deteriorated

  17. Pass96,718 miles (+617)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    299842413198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in front subframe bushes

  18. Pass96,101 miles (+1,007)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,101 miles
    Test number
    549235612182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in front subframe bushes

  19. Pass95,094 miles (+11)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    475146811135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Fail95,083 miles (+881)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    558509801148
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass94,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    492825979285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,201 miles (+636)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    911443579241
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass93,565 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,565 miles
    Test number
    474900238188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail93,563 miles (+615)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    180349028175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass92,948 miles (+1,053)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    240927807429
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  26. Pass91,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    990254335244
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about VSD 900

What vehicle is registration VSD 900 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSD 900 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 1 May 1981. 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 VSD 900 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSD 900 is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VSD 900?
The MOT on VSD 900 is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSD 900 done?
VSD 900 was recorded at 105,604 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 677 miles a year.
Has VSD 900 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSD 900 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on VSD 900 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 VSD 900 find?
VSD 900 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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