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T841 UHH

1999 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,334 mi
Last recorded212,334 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 28082,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT841 UHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 212,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 212,113 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor corroded

Unable to assess condition of rear seatbelts and buckles as items in the way

Unable to check boot area as boot full

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 203,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 192,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 192,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 180,885 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 166,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 143,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,974 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak between engine and gearbox.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,974 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak between engine and gearbox.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 13 Jun 2009 110,714 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,895 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 183,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 169,175 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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T841 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,709 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 T841 UHH, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T841 UHH registered?

T841 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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