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F273 FYD

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,271 mi
Last recorded64,271 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 FYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 64,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,267 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,250 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,084 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion on inside edge of front brake discs

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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F273 FYD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F273 FYD, 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 F273 FYD registered?

F273 FYD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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