MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body corrosion along the back of the intirior dash
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion along the back of the intirior dash. (6.1.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear from tank ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear from tank ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded badly
wiper blades split at tips
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded badly
wiper blades split at tips
Both wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded inside lips
both front tyres perish cracking
drivers door becoming sticky to open
movement/play in front seat guides runners,though secure
various fluid supply pipes corroded,and fuel tanks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded inside lips
both front tyres perish cracking
drivers door becoming sticky to open
movement/play in front seat guides runners,though secure
various fluid supply pipes corroded,and fuel tanks
L P G tanks corroded in areas,though not any leaks at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded in areas,though not any leaks at time of test
movement in front seat guides and runners,though secure
nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth in areas
various fluid supply pipes going to a unit on the rear axle corroded,though do not appear seriously weakened at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
L P G tanks corroded in areas,though not any leaks at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded in areas,though not any leaks at time of test
movement in front seat guides and runners,though secure
nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth in areas
various fluid supply pipes going to a unit on the rear axle corroded,though do not appear seriously weakened at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
detectable movement in offside and nearside rear hub assembleys,but not excess at time of test
front registration plate damaged,but intact and legible
fuel pipe corroded but not leaking
metal brake pipes corroding at offside rear going to flexible brake hose and limiter valve
metal fluid pipe going to what appears differencial lock device corroded
nearside wiper blade split on tips,but clearing windscreen at time of test
offside front brake discs corroded on inside surface area
offside front has slight play in hub assembley
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front nummber plate cracked
fuel lines corroed but no leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
area around nearside rear shock absorber corroded,but not effecting shock absorber security
corrosion offside front sill area, though not in prescribed area
light markings on windscreen, though not effecting drivers view through it
movrement in both front seat guides, though secured to floor at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
area around nearside rear shock absorber corroded,but not effecting shock absorber security
corrosion offside front sill area, though not in prescribed area
light markings on windscreen, though not effecting drivers view through it
movrement in both front seat guides, though secured to floor at time of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front seats detectable movement in giude runners but still secure at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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F818 XWP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F818 XWP, 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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F818 XWP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 April 1989.
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