MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
slight play in steering system
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear fog light not working
rear metal brake pipes coroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
near side front floor holed
rear fog light not working
rear metal brake pipe corroded
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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FWW 415L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 FWW 415L, 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 54 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 FWW 415L registered?
FWW 415L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1972.
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