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VIJ 1229

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,404 mi
Last recorded105,404 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 1229
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,404 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,894 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire To/from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,317 miles

Exhaust has rubbers missing and deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside headlamp lens incomplete due to damage.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear and both front (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has rubbers missing and deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside headlamp lens incomplete due to damage.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,063 miles

Both front tyres worn almost to ply on inner edges and perished.

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and perished.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 99,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn almost to ply on inner edges and perished.

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,845 miles

Offside front fog light inop

Fail 10 Mar 2011 90,845 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front fog light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,618 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 89,507 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,306 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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VIJ 1229 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 VIJ 1229, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIJ 1229 registered?

VIJ 1229 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 July 1994.

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