MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Rear exhaust mounting starting to break
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of the door and under rear lights,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of door and under rear lights ,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed or structural areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of door and under rear lights ,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed or structural areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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E456 WDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 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 E456 WDA, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E456 WDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1987.
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