MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,929 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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