MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
nearside & offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside & offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
brake discs rusty
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)
advise check tracking
bonnet release faulty (inside vehicle)
exhaust system heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre different speed rating
play steering rack ends
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)
advise check tracking
bonnet release faulty (inside vehicle)
exhaust system heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre different speed rating
play steering rack ends
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P158 WAG?
You can check the full history of P158 WAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P158 WAG registered?
P158 WAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P158 WAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P158 WAG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P158 WAG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P158 WAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.