MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
both sills rusty
both sills rusty
Both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Both outer sills corroded but outside of any prescribed area
both sills rusty
Hazard warning switch faulty hazards not work (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake hoses very lightly marked
front drop link bushes cracking
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
slight play center drag link
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f brake binding slightly center draglink slight play
all four jacking points rusty
both sills rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
h/b on max travel, rear fuel pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
o/s/f brake binding slightly
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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B918 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 B918 FOF, 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 B918 FOF registered?
B918 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B918 FOF safe to buy?
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