MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush has slight movement under full steering lock conditions. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush has slight movement under full steering lock conditions. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazards flash at normal speed. (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazards flash at normal speed. (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
indicator switch deteriorated
screem wash on seperate switch
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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OBU 844P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 74,505 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 OBU 844P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OBU 844P registered?
OBU 844P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1976.
Is OBU 844P safe to buy?
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