MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both rear disc pitted
both rear tyres worn on edges and curbed
front discs worn
rear discs poor
underside very rusty in places
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Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
body and underside rusty in places esp sills,front chassic and heater box/ fire wall area
both rear tyres worn at outer edge
front number plate damaged
r/o/s disc poor
both front tyres worn on outer edge
f/o/s and f/n/s chassic sections rusty in places
front number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGO 171X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DGO 171X, 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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DGO 171X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 November 1981.
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