MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
o/s & n/s sill and inner wing flanges starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
o/s & n/s sill and inner wing flanges starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
o/s and n/s front sill flanges corroded
some bind n/s/r brake
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
o/s and n/s front sill flanges corroded
some bind n/s/r brake
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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XRD 149T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 XRD 149T, 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 47 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 XRD 149T registered?
XRD 149T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 April 1979.
Is XRD 149T safe to buy?
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