MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine, Auto box and rear diff
Parking brake indicator not working
fuel pipe very rusty
spare tyre under inflated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine, Auto box and rear diff
Parking brake indicator not working
spare tyre under inflated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight exhaust blow from all joints
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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PLE 998W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PLE 998W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PLE 998W registered?
PLE 998W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is PLE 998W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PLE 998W shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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