MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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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YMO 221F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,067 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 YMO 221F, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YMO 221F registered?
YMO 221F is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 April 1996.
Is YMO 221F safe to buy?
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