MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A17 MES is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 A17 MES, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A17 MES registered?
A17 MES is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 May 1985.
Is A17 MES safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 MES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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