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3117 H

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,785 mi
Last recorded145,785 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3117 H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 139,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 136,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 132,600 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 116,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,130 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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3117 H is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 3117 H, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3117 H registered?

3117 H is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is 3117 H safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3117 H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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