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CLZ 5198

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,754 mi
Last recorded133,754 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 5198
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 133,754 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 133,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 131,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,381 miles

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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CLZ 5198 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLZ 5198, 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 CLZ 5198 registered?

CLZ 5198 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 April 1993.

Is CLZ 5198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 5198 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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