MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,807 miAbove average mileage for this year
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N/S/F tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear exhaust rubbers perished and splitting
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear exhaust rubbers perished and splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FFV 138Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,840 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 FFV 138Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FFV 138Y registered?
FFV 138Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is FFV 138Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFV 138Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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