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AYR 27T

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 27T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 114,478 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pump to filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,467 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter and pump (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system mounted low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,467 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,466 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches holed and corroded

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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AYR 27T is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 AYR 27T, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AYR 27T registered?

AYR 27T is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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