MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100 (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20 (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner lower sill corrosion
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front a-pillar taped up, unable to fully inpsect
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge
Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear tyre, both outer sidewalls worn (signs of deflation / driven on flat )
Oil leak ()
vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion all over
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion up A pillar (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion up A pillar (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front wing coroded but not causing a sharp edge
Oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
vehicle underside corrosion excessive but not within any prescribed areas
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight engine oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight engine oil leak
engine oil leak
front wiper starting to smear
n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusty
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
wiper split but still clears screen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
advancing corrosion around nearside rear suspension mount.
slight lift at nearside lower swivel.
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both rear tyres starting to crackon side walls.No ply or cord showing. strong advisory
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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K149 UPL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 K149 UPL, 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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K149 UPL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 March 1993.
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