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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
slight body corrosion
slight mist of fluid around the fuel pump/filter area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis rails under outer wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear and nearside rear inner sills and upper panels near top coil spring mounts(neat work) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassic (6.1.A.1)
Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear diff oil leak
Rear underside covered with underseal
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear diff oil leak
Rear underside covered with underseal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front & rear coil springs corroded
front & rear tyres worn on edges
inner sills corroded
rear diff slight oil leak
servo corroded
steering wheel has slight free play
under bonnet corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front & rear coil springs corroded
front & rear tyres worn on edges
inner sills corroded
rear diff slight oil leak
servo corroded
steering wheel has slight free play
under bonnet corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
low effort n/s/r handbrake
n/s/r brake binding
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf and nsf tyres wearing on inside edges.
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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DDZ 5147 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 DDZ 5147, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DDZ 5147 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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