MOT Status
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24,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches bothsides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
under covers fitted
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
beam deflectors fitted to both front headlamps
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
beam deflectors fitted to both front headlamps
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
near side rear hub is damp (oil)
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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LW 5 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 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 LW 5, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LW 5 registered?
LW 5 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1987.
Is LW 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LW 5 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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