MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,190 miAbove average mileage for this year
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previous underbody welding repairs
Coolant leak ()
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
nearside rear brake has slight bind
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
General corrosion arround vehicle.
Suspension bushes deterioating.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion at some prescribed areas which at present is not considered excessive
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion at some prescribed areas which at present is not considered excessive
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
coolant leaking from metal heater pipe under bonnet
metal brake pipes are pitted with corrosion at nearside front and offside front
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
blistering and signs of corrosion at sill areas and offside front under wing near shock absorber mounting
tyres are worn on edges at nearside front and nearside rear
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
main beam warning light inoperative.
nearside front spotlight lense broken
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front spotlight lense missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front spotlight lense smashed
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion at both sills
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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PVV 842Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 PVV 842Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PVV 842Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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