MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,821 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion in outer sills
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 30cm of shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
hazard switch isn't working
offside and nearside boot floor corner tubs are glued in place
offside front sill is badly corroded
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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81D2249 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 81D2249, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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81D2249 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 February 1981.
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