MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to both inner wings under bonnet area
extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle
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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TBK 180J is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 71,284 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 TBK 180J, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was TBK 180J registered?
TBK 180J is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is TBK 180J safe to buy?
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