MOT Status
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112,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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A13 MDC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 A13 MDC, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A13 MDC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 November 1992.
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