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D46 MCL

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD46 MCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,728 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill panel badly corroded but not within 30cm of component mounting

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed so covering some corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,313 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside outer sill holed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer cill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,221 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrison on inner wings

slight corrison on sills

slight underbody corrison

Fail 27 Jul 2013 79,209 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

slight corrison on inner wings

slight corrison on sills

slight underbody corrison

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills corroded slightly

nearside front chassis leg under wheelarch corroded slightly

offside front chassis leg underbonnet corroded slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

petrol smell from underside of car

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,283 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

petrol smell from underside of car

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,067 miles

slight crackes in all outter tyre walls

Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 67,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,838 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D46 MCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D46 MCL, 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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D46 MCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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