MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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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FRB 428L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FRB 428L, 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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How do I check the history of FRB 428L?
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What year was FRB 428L registered?
FRB 428L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 November 2012.
Is FRB 428L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRB 428L shows 3 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.
Does FRB 428L have outstanding finance?
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