MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.
Front subframe starting to corrode.
Fuel pipes starting to corrode.
Slight play in steering.
Various brake pipes starting to corrode.
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.
Front subframe starting to corrode.
Fuel pipes starting to corrode.
Slight play in steering.
Various brake pipes starting to corrode.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stonechips on windscreen.
Various brake pipes starting to corrode.
Brake pipe going into 3-way valve slightly corroded.
Fuel pipes corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges
slight play in both rear roll bar links
surface corrosion on rear brake pipe over subframe to 3 way valve
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Some brakepipes coated in coppergrease so unable to inspect
Suspension pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
some brakepipes coated in copper grease so unable to see
suspension pipes corroded
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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DM 999 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 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 DM 999, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DM 999 registered?
DM 999 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 March 1993.
Is DM 999 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DM 999 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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