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4375QQ

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,335 mi
Last recorded180,335 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4375QQ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 180,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 180,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panels front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panels front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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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4375QQ is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 4375QQ, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4375QQ registered?

4375QQ is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is 4375QQ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4375QQ shows 2 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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