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S929 MFC

1996 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 280117,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 MFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,652 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise leak on rear axle

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,966 miles

slight damage to rear no plate

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,332 miles

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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S929 MFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,067 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 S929 MFC, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S929 MFC registered?

S929 MFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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