MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
age related surface rust underneath
oil light comes on when driving
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush perished
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Trailing arm bush perished
Under side heavily under sealed and showing signs of age related surface rust
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush perished
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Trailing arm bush perished
Under side heavily under sealed and showing signs of age related surface rust
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Gear oil leak from offside rear hub.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside and nearside Body outriggers corroded and holed.
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
lower body heavily undersealed
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
lower body heavily undersealed
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes corroded
fuel pump damp
underbody corrosion
vehicle underside undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes corroded
fuel pump damp
underbody corrosion
vehicle underside undersealed
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW
N/S/F INNER WING TO BULK HEAD IS CORRODED
O/S/F STEERING IDLER ARM BALL JOINT IS WORN
REAR BUMPERS ARE CORRODED
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT FRONT
THE FRONT DISCS ARE PITTED LIGHLTY
THE N/S/ AND O/S/ INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED
THE N/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO CALIPER IS CORRODED
THE N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED
THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
THE REAR FUEL PUMP IS DAMP
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front arches corroded
front exhaust minor blow
nearside front brake pipes corroded
rear body mounts corroded
rear door corroded
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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D575 UNT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 D575 UNT, 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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D575 UNT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 September 1986.
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