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DSX 69L

1997 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 28092,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 69L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 74,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,067 miles

brake pipes to rear calipers rusty

corrosion on both outer sills

offside rear lower valance corroded and weak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 73,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion at both outer sills

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes to calipers rusty

offside rear lower valance corroded and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,043 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

slight corrosion at offside rear valance

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 72,773 miles

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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DSX 69L is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,578 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 DSX 69L, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSX 69L registered?

DSX 69L is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is DSX 69L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSX 69L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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