MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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DOP 754V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 DOP 754V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DOP 754V registered?
DOP 754V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 December 1979.
Is DOP 754V safe to buy?
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