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D249 AJH

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,176 mi
Last recorded22,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 AJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,121 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

half shalf o/s/r leaking oil

near side morror cracked

slight play front wheel bearings

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,636 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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D249 AJH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 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 D249 AJH, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D249 AJH registered?

D249 AJH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D249 AJH safe to buy?

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