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A239 TBW

1996 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,453 mi
Last recorded158,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 280117,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA239 TBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 158,453 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r side light dull..

Fail 5 Mar 2009 158,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r side light dull..

Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,004 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 158,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 155,117 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A239 TBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,067 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 A239 TBW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A239 TBW registered?

A239 TBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is A239 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A239 TBW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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