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C4 RFH

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,816 miles

n/s & o/s front floor corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s & o/s front floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 136,468 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 135,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills covered

washer spray weak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 134,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 129,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 125,899 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2006 122,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

discs corroded / play to o/s/f track rod end / o/s/f tyre split / n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

oil leak

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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C4 RFH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 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 C4 RFH, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C4 RFH registered?

C4 RFH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is C4 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 RFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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