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ExpiredMileage
104,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front metal brake pipes corroded?
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
n/s front suspension mounting area heavily corroded (but not holed )
o/s front lower outer sill corroded & holed
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
both front metal brake pipes corroded?
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
n/s front suspension mounting area heavily corroded (but not holed )
o/s front lower outer sill corroded & holed
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front and rear exhaust corroded
general body and under body corrosion
offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front and rear exhaust corroded
general body and under body corrosion
offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
nearside washer poor spray
rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
nearside washer poor spray
rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust rubbers perished
general body and under body corrosion
nearside rear floor corroding
rear exhaust rubbers worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
general body and under body corrosion
nearside rear floor corroding
rear exhaust rubbers worn
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front inner wing corroding
offside headlamp poor image
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front inner wing corroding
offside headlamp poor image
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brakes out of balance
general under body corrosion
offside inner wing corroding
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brakes out of balance
general under body corrosion
offside inner wing corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front inner wing corroding
offside front inner wing corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front and offside front inner wings corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nearside front brake slight bind
offside inner wing corroding
slight fault on hazard switch
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front brake slight bind
offside inner wing corroding
slight fault on hazard switch
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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B155 SLH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B155 SLH, 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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B155 SLH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 May 1988.
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