MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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S423 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,390 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 S423 DKO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was S423 DKO registered?
S423 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S423 DKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S423 DKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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