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P158 WAG

1997 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 28092,578 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front lights deteriorating

o/s an d n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corroding

vehicle is corroded in certain places but not excessive

Fail 20 Jun 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front lights deteriorating

o/s an d n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corroding

vehicle is corroded in certain places but not excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2012 162,169 miles

nearside & offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2012 162,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside & offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 146,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2010 128,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 114,660 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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bonnet release faulty (inside vehicle)

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre different speed rating

play steering rack ends

Fail 15 Feb 2007 104,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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bonnet release faulty (inside vehicle)

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre different speed rating

play steering rack ends

Pass 20 Feb 2006 94,546 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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P158 WAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P158 WAG, 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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P158 WAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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