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R906 MDE

1997 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 28092,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 128,272 miles

rear number plate taped on

Fail 5 May 2011 128,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear number plate taped on

Pass 10 May 2010 120,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,515 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 88,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R906 MDE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R906 MDE, 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 R906 MDE registered?

R906 MDE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R906 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 MDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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