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Mercedes-Benz 280

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

YSL 280MOT history

YSL 280 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
66,351 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSL 280
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSL 280 was last recorded at 66,351 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,179 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,351 miles
  • 2023 – 66,179 miles
  • 2022 – 65,812 miles
  • 2021 – 65,205 miles
  • 2020 – 64,689 miles
  • 2019 – 64,231 miles
  • 2018 – 63,426 miles
  • 2017 – 62,859 miles
  • 2016 – 61,966 miles
  • 2015 – 60,990 miles
  • 2014 – 60,041 miles
  • 2013 – 58,989 miles
  • 2012 – 57,474 miles
  • 2011 – 56,452 miles
  • 2010 – 55,807 miles
  • 2009 – 54,969 miles
  • 2008 – 52,145 miles
  • 2007 – 51,599 miles
  • 2006 – 50,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,351 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering idler

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Slight free play n/s steering idler

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,351 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    736874621228
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering idler

  2. Pass66,179 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    966182275774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight free play n/s steering idler

  3. Pass65,812 miles (+607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    479381414032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,205 miles (+516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    852311575003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass64,689 miles (+458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    956153950218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount rubers rear deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering idler slight play

  6. Pass64,231 miles (+805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    957897505669
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,426 miles (+567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    203385188453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  8. Pass62,859 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    609484072554
    • AdvisorySlight free play n/s steering idler

  9. Fail62,857 miles (+891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    404840623005
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight free play n/s steering idler

  10. Pass61,966 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    204906958159
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

  11. Pass60,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    522120561457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,990 miles (+949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    457334291013
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  13. Pass60,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    427795594147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail60,041 miles (+1,052)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    189145594181
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass58,989 miles (+1,515)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    115857493195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak at front of engine

  16. Pass57,474 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,474 miles
    Test number
    358539402405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail57,454 miles (+1,002)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    957989092152
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass56,452 miles (+645)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    196534591179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamp dip beam aims are on the upper limit of range and may require adjustment in the future.
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  19. Pass55,807 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    451549300221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil.

  20. Fail55,806 miles (+837)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    294688600218
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil.

  21. Pass54,969 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    762014929240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine has a slight oil leak.
    • NoteFuel pipe, between pump and filter, corroded.

  22. Fail54,968 miles (+2,823)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    484963329200
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine has a slight oil leak.
    • NoteFuel pipe, between pump and filter, corroded.

  23. Pass52,145 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    384722038236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil.

  24. Fail52,121 miles (+522)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,121 miles
    Test number
    742314028270
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Pass51,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    733432967260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,597 miles (+1,379)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    770050267237
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass50,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    841792866298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YSL 280

What vehicle is registration YSL 280 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSL 280 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Dec 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 YSL 280 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YSL 280 expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YSL 280?
The MOT on YSL 280 expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YSL 280 done?
YSL 280 was recorded at 66,351 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 905 miles a year.
Has YSL 280 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSL 280 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on YSL 280 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 YSL 280 find?
YSL 280 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: slight play n/s steering idler.

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