MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
headlamp lenses fading
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
oil leak
play offside and nearside front hub/steering area
play/lift offside and nearside front lower balljoints
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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P144 WGS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,578 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 P144 WGS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P144 WGS registered?
P144 WGS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is P144 WGS safe to buy?
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