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L932 XLO

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,331 mi
Last recorded173,331 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL932 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 173,331 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre flange. oil leaks on engine. surface corrosion on fuel/ suspension pipes. o/s/r lense holed

Fail 15 Dec 2009 173,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight exhaust blow at centre flange. oil leaks on engine. surface corrosion on fuel/ suspension pipes. o/s/r lense holed

Pass 15 Jan 2009 165,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 165,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise engine oil leak

advise front and rear pads low

advise osf bumper damaged

advise osr lens holed

Pass 15 Jan 2008 157,855 miles

crack in front bumper

creak on steering column

hole in osr lens

number 3 faded on front number plate

osr tyre worn on tread

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 15 Jan 2008 157,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

crack in front bumper

creak on steering column

hole in osr lens

number 3 faded on front number plate

osr tyre worn on tread

slight blow centre exhaust joint

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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L932 XLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L932 XLO, 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 L932 XLO registered?

L932 XLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L932 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L932 XLO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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