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CMZ 7484

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,956 mi
Last recorded192,956 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 7484
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2024 192,956 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2023 192,377 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 190,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 190,856 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 188,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 188,844 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 183,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 183,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 180,268 miles

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

fuel and suspension pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2017 177,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 177,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 172,977 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 172,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 168,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 168,823 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 163,644 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 163,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 159,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 154,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 154,094 miles

both front flexys starting to perish

exhaust corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2006 154,043 miles

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

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

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

slight play steering idler

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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CMZ 7484 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CMZ 7484, 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 CMZ 7484 registered?

CMZ 7484 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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