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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ 280
General Information
- Registration OV58SPU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model 280
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2799cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 May 2025
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 206,148 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 203,082 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,229 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,635 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,103 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,419 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under car fitted plastic cover .
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018 3 Jul 202616 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,883 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
- Rear Oil leak diff ()
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
- Rear Oil leak diff ()
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,328 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,315 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 3 Jul 20265 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,315 MI
3 Jul 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,046 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 3 Jul 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,029 MI
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OV58SPU was registered on 2008-12-23
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