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Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Brake performance not tested battery died (3.7.A.1)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
OSR inner arch is cracked
front lower slam panel is corroded
all 4 rim has been change
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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VOV 354S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VOV 354S, 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 VOV 354S registered?
VOV 354S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 November 1977.
Is VOV 354S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VOV 354S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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