MOT Status
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108,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded in fuel filter area.
Offside Rear tyre perished.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded in fuel filter area.
Offside Rear tyre perished.
Fuel hose corroded pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Both tyres have slight cracking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread
Windscreen has a chip outside swept erea
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread
Windscreen has a chip outside swept erea
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre perished no visible cords
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre perished no visible cords
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside/nearside front offside rear tyres perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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900 FOH is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 900 FOH, 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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900 FOH is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1981.
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