MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30cm of seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
ofside headlamp unit misty
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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ETA 212T is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 ETA 212T, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ETA 212T is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1988.
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