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Q365RYT

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ365RYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Are Covered In Protective Wax (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Are Covered In Protective Wax (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,650 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 98,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,827 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,761 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,159 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,718 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,209 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded and deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 78,772 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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Q365RYT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 Q365RYT, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q365RYT registered?

Q365RYT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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The MOT history for Q365RYT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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