MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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FAO 609N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 FAO 609N, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FAO 609N registered?
FAO 609N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1975.
Is FAO 609N safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAO 609N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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