MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
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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FMA 442F is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 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 FMA 442F, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FMA 442F registered?
FMA 442F is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 2016.
Is FMA 442F safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMA 442F shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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