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L248 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,258 mi
Last recorded121,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,258 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipes missing\ corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlight Is A slightly Different White From Offside

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Subframe Starting To Corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2016 116,640 miles

Both Rear Shockers Dust Cover Loose

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 105,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,156 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,627 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,527 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 99,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 94,063 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,869 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 86,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,327 miles

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

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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L248 LBE is a 1994 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 70.6%.

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 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 L248 LBE, 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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L248 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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