MOT Status
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99,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play both rear antiroll links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front number plate slight damage
nearside rear exhaust clamp not clamping exhaust and slight blowing
sign of a fuel leak from rubber braided pipe from fuel pump but no leak at time of test
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front number plate cracked
oil leak n/s/f on to suspension bush bottom arm front bush
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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B218 RPY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B218 RPY, 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 B218 RPY registered?
B218 RPY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B218 RPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for B218 RPY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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