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F827 UBS

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF827 UBS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,799 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside 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)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,430 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 58,430 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,817 miles

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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F827 UBS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F827 UBS, 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 F827 UBS registered?

F827 UBS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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