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L879 BAY

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,179 mi
Last recorded143,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2010 143,179 miles

all tyres except o/s/r worn on edges n/s/r to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,623 miles

both front tyres spliting

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and spliting

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 9 Apr 2008 136,460 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2007 132,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 129,279 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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L879 BAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 L879 BAY, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L879 BAY registered?

L879 BAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L879 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L879 BAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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