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DM 999

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

278,306 mi
Last recorded278,306 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM 999
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 278,306 miles

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.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 278,306 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 266,319 miles

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

Stonechips on windscreen.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 254,201 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 240,962 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 227,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 213,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 213,167 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 200,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 188,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 188,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 177,223 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Some brakepipes coated in coppergrease so unable to inspect

Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2006 177,147 miles

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.

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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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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DM 999 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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