MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
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HLK 21T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 HLK 21T, 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 48 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 HLK 21T registered?
HLK 21T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is HLK 21T safe to buy?
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