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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SEATS REMOVED
UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SEATS REMOVED
UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (bitman arm ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
front number plat deteriorating
n/s reversing lamp not working
n/s side step front mounting corroded / broken
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
exhaust blowing slightly on joins
front number plat deteriorating
n/s reversing lamp not working
n/s side step front mounting corroded / broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres worn unevenly
o/s/r light lens damaged
rear seats not fitted at time of test
remaining steel brake pipes corroding
steel fuel pipes corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front sphere slight leak
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front headlamp cracked
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear suspension components heavily corroded
fuel pipe corroded
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bars (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel pipe going into fuel filter (7.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front sphere slight leak
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front headlamp cracked
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear suspension components heavily corroded
fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front slight corrision on door
Rear door corroded and holed
engine oil leak
fuel hoses persising
reservoir empty for suspected diff lock or transfer box requires investigation
steering ball joint gaitor perishing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front slight corrision on door
Rear door corroded and holed
engine oil leak
reservoir empty for suspected diff lock or transfer box requires investigation
steering ball joint gaitor perishing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel pipes corroded
rear seats missing seat belts okay
front brake disc's corroded inner face
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel pipes corroded
rear seats missing seat belts okay
front brake disc's corroded inner face
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel lines corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel lines corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust system badly corroded
front propshaft bolt loose
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust system badly corroded
front propshaft bolt loose
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
osf headlamp lens cracked
rear seats removed
slight play nsf hub
wind screen damaged out side sweeped area
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust bracket detached, rec / rep
centre silencer corroded
corrosion on rear door panel
fuel staining at fuel tank ,and fuel filter rec / insp
n/side trackrod end gaiter split
o/side headlight glass damaged
slight freeplay in n/side front hub
windscreen damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
rear forward facing passenger saets missing at time of test and seat belts not tested.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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H48 XUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 H48 XUW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H48 XUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 August 1990.
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