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B149 FPU

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB149 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,740cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,707 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 108,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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B149 FPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 B149 FPU, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B149 FPU registered?

B149 FPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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The MOT history for B149 FPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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