MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
rear silencer has corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
LETTER FROM MERCEDES FOR EMISSIONS PROVING NO CAT FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
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L581 EPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 L581 EPJ, 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 L581 EPJ registered?
L581 EPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1994.
Is L581 EPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L581 EPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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