MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket cylinder 4 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded on the inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded on the inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
off side parking brake performance low
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front outer sills heavily corroded but not within prescribed areas
nearside front brake has slight bind
diff oil leak
engine oil leak
front and rear suspension components corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise nearside front tyre wall is cut however cords not showing
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall
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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820 SET is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 820 SET, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 820 SET registered?
820 SET is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is 820 SET safe to buy?
The MOT history for 820 SET shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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