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D711 HML

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,460 mi
Last recorded18,460 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD711 HML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,907 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 17,907 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust coroded

fuel pipes coroded

oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 13,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsr diff leak

oil leak

petrol tank cover corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 13,548 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsr diff leak

oil leak

petrol tank cover corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 13,137 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 13,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 13,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,705 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 12,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Likely fault with n/s/r brake cylinder (misting of fluid @ drum)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2007 11,002 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 10,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D711 HML is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D711 HML, 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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D711 HML is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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