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SUF 800H

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 800H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 92,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,494 miles

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 31 May 2012 89,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,102 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s centre exhaust mounting ring broken

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,856 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,639 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 85,190 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,916 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 84,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 84,516 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SUF 800H is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 SUF 800H, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUF 800H registered?

SUF 800H is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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