MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
oil leak
spare tyre soft
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
oil leak
spare tyre soft
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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SWH 565T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 SWH 565T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWH 565T registered?
SWH 565T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 January 1979.
Is SWH 565T safe to buy?
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