MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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
Exhaust has rubbers missing and deteriorated.
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside headlamp lens incomplete due to damage.
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.
Both front tyres worn almost to ply on inner edges and perished.
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and perished.
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.
Offside front fog light inop
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front fog light inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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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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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VIJ 1229 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 July 1994.
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