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D575 UNT

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

10,350 mi
Last recorded10,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD575 UNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 10,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 5,286 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 1,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,672 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,603 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,603 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 93,221 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,026 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,026 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,897 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,097 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 86,097 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,739 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 75,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 75,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,762 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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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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