MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
oil leak from the bottom of engine
steering damp
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak from the bottom of engine
slight play in the offside front wheel
steering damp
Oil leak
exhust system has sign's of corrosion
fog lamp inopp. fog tell tail light inopp. fog lense damaged.
sign's of corrosion all under the vehicle
slight play in the nearside front wheel
slight play in the nearside rear wheel
steering damp
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Oil leak
exhust system has sign's of corrosion
fog lamp inopp. fog tell tail light inopp. fog lense damaged.
sign's of corrosion all under the vehicle
slight play in the nearside front wheel
slight play in the nearside rear wheel
steering damp
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LGF 869T is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 LGF 869T, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LGF 869T registered?
LGF 869T is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 November 1989.
Is LGF 869T safe to buy?
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