MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,253 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
harsh corrosion to underside at rear of car
minor exhaust leak
offside and nearside front brake pipe's slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear tyre's slightly stepped on tread
slight corrosion to offside and nearside lower sill's
slight play in steering idler's
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near front washer jet blocked
oil leak
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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THJ 458 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,758 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 THJ 458, 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 49 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 THJ 458 registered?
THJ 458 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 November 1977.
Is THJ 458 safe to buy?
The MOT history for THJ 458 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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