MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lense missing also (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four tyres heavily cracked
center exhaust rusty and slight leak
front axle spheres leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres cracking heavily
both front spheres slightly damp
both rear tyres nailed
centre exhaust cracked and slight blow
front brake disc offside rusty and pitted
rear number plate
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres cracking heavily
both front spheres slightly damp
both rear tyres nailed
centre exhaust cracked and slight blow
front brake disc offside rusty and pitted
rear number plate
slight freeplay at steering wheel
all tyres cracking and fronts wearing low on edges
brake pedal spoungy
front brake discs rusty
rear number plate
slight damping around both front spheres
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all tyres cracking and fronts wearing low on edges
brake pedal spoungy
front brake discs rusty
front brakes slightly uneven
rear number plate
slight damping around both front spheres
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear fog lamp cracked
rear number slightly deterated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside sun viser slightly insecure
tape on nearside front indicator
varies nails and a screw in offside rear tyre
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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F63 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F63 SDE, 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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What year was F63 SDE registered?
F63 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 September 1988.
Is F63 SDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F63 SDE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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