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D617 OUA

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 51,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,653 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion generally present on susp. components and some chassis

n/side front s/belt retractor mechanism cover damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 34,851 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 34,484 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 34,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D617 OUA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D617 OUA, 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 D617 OUA registered?

D617 OUA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D617 OUA safe to buy?

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