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L767 HYO

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,495 mi
Last recorded165,495 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL767 HYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 165,495 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 162,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 162,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 157,342 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 152,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 152,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,157 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 145,157 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 139,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 139,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 132,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 121,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 110,587 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 110,587 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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L767 HYO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,390 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 L767 HYO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L767 HYO registered?

L767 HYO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is L767 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L767 HYO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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