MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
some oil loss
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
signs of corrosion to all brake ferrules
signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r brake pipes
slight exhaust blow
strong advise engine oil leak
strong advise o/s/f brake warning wire rubbing on brake pipe
oil leak
signs of corrosion to o/s/f o/s/r brake pipes
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes
strong advise engine oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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17 EAF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 17 EAF, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 17 EAF registered?
17 EAF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 September 1983.
Is 17 EAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for 17 EAF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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