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H3 FJA

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 FJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 122,446 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 122,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,446 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch/ wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with foot brake & side light (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside interacting with reversing light(s (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 122,442 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,441 miles

advise rear pads

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,443 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs becomming worn

rear brake discs wearing and scored

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs becomming worn

rear brake discs wearing and scored

Pass 7 Dec 2009 122,441 miles

offside lower corner of front buymper damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2009 122,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both fronts and offside rear tyres perished and cracking

offside lower corner of front buymper damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 120,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,596 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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H3 FJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 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 H3 FJA, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H3 FJA registered?

H3 FJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is H3 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 FJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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