MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BONNET HANDLE BROKEN / MISSING
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front NSF LENS DAMAGED
Nearside Rear BRAKE DRUM BACK PLATE DAMAGED NSR
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR HAVE CRACKING / SIGNS OF PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF CROSS MEMBER AND WHEEL ARCH 30CM FROM ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BONNET HANDLE BROKEN / MISSING
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front NSF LENS DAMAGED
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear BRAKE DRUM BACK PLATE DAMAGED NSR
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR HAVE CRACKING / SIGNS OF PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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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OOY 127P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OOY 127P, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was OOY 127P registered?
OOY 127P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1976.
Is OOY 127P safe to buy?
The MOT history for OOY 127P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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