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B157 RLC

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 146,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,130 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack up point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack up point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 141,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 134,412 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 134,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump feed. (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated BOTH. (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer missing.

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH. (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 128,578 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2016 128,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

offside outer sill corroding

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 127,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,500 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rusty

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,027 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 104,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 96,544 miles

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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B157 RLC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B157 RLC, 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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B157 RLC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 July 1985.

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