MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Fuel hose leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible crack (0.1 (b))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering idler (2.2.2 (c))
oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front reg plate chipped.oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front reg plate chipped.oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
crack in front number plate
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
crack in front number plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
front pads wearing low
front wiper blades poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
gearbox oil leak
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
both rear tyres worn too 3mm tread depth
front and rear brake discs wearing
play in the steering mechanism
rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing
steering damper damp
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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C281 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 C281 DYH, 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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C281 DYH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 27 May 1986.
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