MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
o/s/r shock absorber weak
rear exhaust mounting weak
slight deterioration n/s headlamp
slight play n/s/f steering joint
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise condition of both rear outer sills
advise front valance rusty
advise vehicle fitted with air ride suspension
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise condition of both rear outer sills
advise front valance rusty
advise vehicle fitted with air ride suspension
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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B741 CRN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 B741 CRN, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B741 CRN registered?
B741 CRN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 July 1988.
Is B741 CRN safe to buy?
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