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F101 UDE

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,100 mi
Last recorded29,100 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,100 miles

metal fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,360 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 26,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamps on min height setting

n/s wing mirrior glass cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,404 miles

both headlamps on min height setting

n/s wing mirrior glass cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,293 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fair amount of handbrake travel.

Play in front n/s pan hard rod bush.

Up/down play in both steering drag link ball joints.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 24,765 miles

O/s/r lens unit cracked.

O/s/r lower shock absorber bolt loose.

O/s/r service brake effort low (142kg / n/s/r 287kg)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in n/s/f track rod end.

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,765 miles

O/s/r lens unit cracked.

O/s/r lower shock absorber bolt loose.

O/s/r service brake effort low (142kg / n/s/r 287kg)

Play in n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,010 miles

Play in n/s drag link joint.

Play in o/s/r lower shock absorber bush.

Slight up/down play in o/s drag link joint.

Up/down play in both track rod ends.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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F101 UDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 F101 UDE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F101 UDE registered?

F101 UDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F101 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F101 UDE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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