MOT Status
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113,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation footbrake travel (1.2.1 (d))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear axle leak
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding on
oil leak
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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B288 NAB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 B288 NAB, 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 B288 NAB registered?
B288 NAB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 February 1985.
Is B288 NAB safe to buy?
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