MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front and the offside rear wheel arch's are hold, however not near low bearing points
fuel filter damp NOT leaking
sign's of corrosion all over and under vehicle. Also under side of vehicle is covered with under seal making full inspection of corrosion difficult
slight play in the nearside front wheel
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear wheel slightly binding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
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SVR 921W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 SVR 921W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SVR 921W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 August 1980.
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