MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,873 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
the whole underneath of the car including suspension inner wings brake pipes and hoses etc all covered in a very thick black bitumen type of coating and unable to check properly
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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XNT 197S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 XNT 197S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XNT 197S?
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What year was XNT 197S registered?
XNT 197S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 April 1978.
Is XNT 197S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XNT 197S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XNT 197S have outstanding finance?
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