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L18 WLT

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 WLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,560 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,163 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,453 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush worn

both front tyres tread low inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,445 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush worn

both front tyres tread low inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 181,222 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 732,835 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,675 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre worn on inner egdes

engie oil leak

nearside rear brake disc has run out

play in both front drop links

slight play in steering box

unab le to test some items due to covers

Fail 6 Jan 2006 42,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre worn on inner egdes

engie oil leak

nearside rear brake disc has run out

play in both front drop links

slight play in steering box

unab le to test some items due to covers

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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L18 WLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 L18 WLT, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 WLT registered?

L18 WLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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