MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,517 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Near side front wire damage
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Near side front wire damage
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Off side front shuck leaking
Off side rear shuck slight leaking
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front bumper support panel corroded/holed
offside front bumper support panel corroded/holed
suspect oil cooler/pipe leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front bumper support panel corroded/holed
offside front bumper support panel corroded/holed
suspect oil cooler/pipe leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
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YIL 4493 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 YIL 4493, 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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YIL 4493 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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