MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.
Corrosion on bodywork.
Heavy surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Knocking noise from N/S front suspension but no obvious faults.
Stone chips across windscreen.
Both outer sills covered.
Corrosion on bodywork.
Heavy surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Stone chips across windscreen.
Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.
Heavy surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear sub frame top mounting areas.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.
Heavy surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Very heavy surface corrosion to both rear sub frame top mounting areas.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ns rear tyre worn to legal limit
os rear tyre worn close to legal limit
some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe leading to flexible pipe
ns rear tyre worn to legal limit
os rear tyre worn close to legal limit
some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe leading to flexible pipe
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R723 FKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R723 FKP, 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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What year was R723 FKP registered?
R723 FKP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R723 FKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R723 FKP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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