MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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metal fuel pipes at rear corroding
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
both headlamps on min height setting
n/s wing mirrior glass cracked
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.
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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