MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
minor exhaust blow
wipers smearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
drivers mirror cracked
o/s/r tyre worn on outer tread
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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RFJ 951R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 74,505 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 RFJ 951R, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RFJ 951R registered?
RFJ 951R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 August 1976.
Is RFJ 951R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFJ 951R 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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