MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre rubber mounting on fuel pipe adrift still secure
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F foglamp not working
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre rubber mounting on fuel pipe adrift still secure
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F foglamp not working
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F foglamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED, STILL ALL VISABLE
N/S/F FOG LAMP CRACKED
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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S701 OFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 S701 OFJ, 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 S701 OFJ registered?
S701 OFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S701 OFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S701 OFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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