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D706 TTF

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 TTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 20,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 20,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,187 miles

Extensive welding repairs visible / underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2021 20,185 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive welding repairs visible / underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,990 miles

Extensive Welding repairs visible

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,906 miles

Extensive welding repairs visible

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,592 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 19,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,200 miles

Extensive welding repairs visable

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,951 miles

Corrosion starting around o/s/r shock mount

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

Steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 13,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake performance lower than offside

propshaft defective

Fail 22 Sep 2005 11,648 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake performance lower than offside

propshaft defective

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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D706 TTF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D706 TTF, 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 D706 TTF registered?

D706 TTF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D706 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D706 TTF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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