MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both head light converters deteriorated
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both head light converters deteriorated
free play at steering wheel
knocking noise from steering box
oil leak
vehicle corossion
front brake imbalance
knocking noise from steering poss steering box
oil leaks
under bonnet sound deadening mat loose
vehicle corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake imbalance
knocking noise from steering poss steering box
oil leaks
under bonnet sound deadening mat loose
vehicle corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil seepage
play in steering box
chip in windscreen
oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear wing corroded
offside front wing corroded
oil seepage
play in nearside steering arms
corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches
engine oil leak
knocking noise from steering poss column
nearside front shock absorber damp
strong smell of fuel from vehicle no leaks found during test
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches
engine oil leak
knocking noise from steering poss column
nearside front shock absorber damp
strong smell of fuel from vehicle no leaks found during test
chips in windscreen
corrosion to rear wheel arches
damage to offside front wheel
engine oil leak
play in steering joints
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
chips in windscreen
corrosion to rear wheel arches
damage to offside front wheel
engine oil leak
play in steering joints
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
OIL LEAK FROM AUTO G/BOX †N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP †PLAY IN O/S STEERING IDLER DROP ARM BUSH
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW †BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED †N/S/F SHOCK DAMP †
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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A800 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 A800 HPK, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A800 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 May 1988.
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