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280 OHT

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 OHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 130,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 128,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 128,655 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 128,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 126,950 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2008 126,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 126,010 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak off side of engine compartment front subframe rear mounting badly contaminated

surface corrosion edge of both sills

Fail 27 Apr 2006 123,118 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

surface corrosion off side rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Apr 2006 123,118 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

surface corrosion off side rear wheel arch

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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280 OHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 280 OHT, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 280 OHT registered?

280 OHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 280 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 OHT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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