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1128 F

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1128 F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 43,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 39,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 38,918 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 30,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,801 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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1128 F is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1128 F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1128 F registered?

1128 F is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is 1128 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1128 F shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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