MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
brake pipes to rear calipers rusty
corrosion on both outer sills
offside rear lower valance corroded and weak
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
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed
slight corrosion at offside rear valance
slight corrosion on both outer sills
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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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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