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L371 HYH

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,530 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2009 98,528 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,273 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 98,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 94,635 miles

f. number plate poor

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,037 miles

Nearside Rear 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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L371 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L371 HYH, 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 L371 HYH registered?

L371 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L371 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L371 HYH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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