MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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DPL 172T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DPL 172T, 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 DPL 172T registered?
DPL 172T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 June 1979.
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