MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to both outer sills front
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to both outer sills front
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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DPD 989J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 DPD 989J, 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 56 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 DPD 989J registered?
DPD 989J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 August 1970.
Is DPD 989J safe to buy?
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