MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front valance below radiator corroded
nearside rear wheel stiff to rotate
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
front valance below radiator corroded
nearside rear wheel stiff to rotate
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside and offside rear wheels stiff to rotate
offside front wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
offside front wheel stiff to rotate
front valance corroded
missfire on engine
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
missfire on engine
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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BRN 559V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 BRN 559V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BRN 559V registered?
BRN 559V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 October 1979.
Is BRN 559V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRN 559V shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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