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M405 VCT

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 22,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,932 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,222 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf,osf,nsr,osr tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread area

Fail 8 Nov 2007 16,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf,osf,nsr,osr tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread area

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,840 miles

*front and rear tyres, small cracks all over tyres*

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 16,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

*front and rear tyres,cracks all over tyres*

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,132 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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M405 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M405 VCT, 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 M405 VCT registered?

M405 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M405 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M405 VCT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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