MOT Status
Mileage
32,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D231 FYY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D231 FYY, 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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What year was D231 FYY registered?
D231 FYY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 October 1986.
Is D231 FYY safe to buy?
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