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C229 LBH

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,477 mi
Last recorded45,477 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 144,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C229 LBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C229 LBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C229 LBH registered?

C229 LBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C229 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C229 LBH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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