MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake imbalance
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake binding -suggest further investigation
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt to limit (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear sill corroded
battery loose
oily under engine
wear in steering idler and box
welding carried out underside
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake imbalance
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake binding -suggest further investigation
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt to limit (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear sill corroded
battery loose
oily under engine
wear in steering idler and box
welding carried out underside
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front sill to floor holed & corroded
n/s/r outer door handle stiff in operation
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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AFG 933T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 AFG 933T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AFG 933T registered?
AFG 933T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 November 1978.
Is AFG 933T safe to buy?
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