MOT Status
Mileage
119,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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DWR 153W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 DWR 153W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DWR 153W registered?
DWR 153W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is DWR 153W safe to buy?
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