MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,816 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advise re-rustproofing of sills
Black and silver registration plates incorrect for year of vehicle.
Braided fuel hoses connecting pump and filter at rear of vehicle deteriorated
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre has been plugged.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
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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VTM 253W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 VTM 253W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VTM 253W registered?
VTM 253W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 December 1980.
Is VTM 253W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTM 253W shows 12 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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