MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front upper arch slight corroded (not within prescribed area)
offside front inner arch corroded (not within prescribed area)
offside inner arch slight corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rubbers cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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FBY 573H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 22,535 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 FBY 573H, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FBY 573H registered?
FBY 573H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 September 2012.
Is FBY 573H safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBY 573H shows 6 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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