MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front floor sections and inner wings heavily corroded & weak
both rear inner wings corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front floor sections and inner wings heavily corroded & weak
O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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ESB 207X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ESB 207X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of ESB 207X?
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What year was ESB 207X registered?
ESB 207X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1981.
Is ESB 207X safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESB 207X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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