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B567 XNE

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB567 XNE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 139,132 miles

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

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

head lamps poor beam pattern

idle speed slightly high

pad wires cracking

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2012 135,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 132,675 miles

slight play rear roll bar links

Fail 2 Aug 2011 132,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hose to fuel pump perished

slight play rear roll bar links

Pass 27 Aug 2008 129,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 129,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 128,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 128,687 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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B567 XNE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 B567 XNE, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B567 XNE registered?

B567 XNE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 March 1986.

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