MOT Status
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72,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front shock absorbers slight internal play present
Nearside Front Idler arm has slight play present
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Idler arm has play present
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Idler arm has play present
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre low on tread
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
nearside rear tyre low on tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front disc slight worn
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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M3 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 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 M3 ECR, 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.
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What year was M3 ECR registered?
M3 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is M3 ECR safe to buy?
The MOT history for M3 ECR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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