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F870 PYM

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 PYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,027 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

static brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 97,027 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,147 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 87,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F870 PYM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 F870 PYM, 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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F870 PYM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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