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ExpiredMileage
126,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper pins not secure (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several areas previously welded/patch repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front crossmember corroded/holed but not regarded as a structural point
throttle sticking intermittently
wipers slow
Brake pipes painted black
Fuel pipes painted black
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipes painted black
Fuel pipes painted black
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes undersealed
moisture in both headlights
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rough idle
Spare tyre deflated
offside rear tyre outer sidewall split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres worn bald on edges
Condensation in nearside headlamp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre deep splits on sidewall
Rough idle
Spare tyre deflated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nsr osr tyres wearing on inside edges and a little perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nsr osr tyres wearing on inside edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AXI 222 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 AXI 222, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AXI 222 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1980.
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