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900 FOH

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 FOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 108,438 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,177 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in fuel filter area.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,156 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,693 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both tyres have slight cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Windscreen has a chip outside swept erea

Fail 21 May 2015 104,541 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 104,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished no visible cords

Fail 22 May 2013 104,486 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 104,406 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 104,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,377 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,368 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 104,344 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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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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