MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,089 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear fuel hoses from pump perished and deteriorating
rear fuel hose perishing
nearside rear brake hose perishing
rear fuel hose perishing
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bulkhead panel (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear coil springs starting to corrode
nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode
offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Corrosion to Nearside front of chassis
Corrosion to offside front of chassis
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Chassis number plate condition
corrosion forming to nearside and offside inner wheel arch prescribed areas
Engine oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Engine oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ALL FOUR TYRES ARE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS
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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MAZ 6898 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 MAZ 6898, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MAZ 6898 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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