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B213 XWY

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes & brake hose ferrules greased / undersealed at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,919 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 113,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 113,793 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust hanger bracket rubber missing from rear silencer

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 110,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 101,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,691 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B213 XWY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B213 XWY, 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 B213 XWY registered?

B213 XWY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B213 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B213 XWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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