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ACK 747V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 747V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hole in boot area at o/s/r

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,324 miles

Oil leak

front valance/crossmember slightly corroeded

offside boot floor slightly corroded

slight play at steering box

Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,324 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play at steering box

Oil leak

front valance/crossmember slightly corroeded

offside boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,654 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,216 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,867 miles

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

Oil leak

oilo level low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,655 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 76,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,268 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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ACK 747V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 ACK 747V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ACK 747V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 April 1980.

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