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DAZ 6480

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 6480
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2006 144,419 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

front lower panel corroded

offside front lower track control arm inner bushes perished

offside front wheel bearing has slight movement

offside rear brake disc warped

oil leaks at engine

tailgate struts ineffective

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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DAZ 6480 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 DAZ 6480, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAZ 6480 registered?

DAZ 6480 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is DAZ 6480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 6480 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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