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AFG 933T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 933T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,432 miles

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding -suggest further investigation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt to limit (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear sill corroded

battery loose

oily under engine

wear in steering idler and box

welding carried out underside

Fail 3 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding -suggest further investigation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt to limit (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear sill corroded

battery loose

oily under engine

wear in steering idler and box

welding carried out underside

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sill to floor holed & corroded

n/s/r outer door handle stiff in operation

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,539 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AFG 933T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 AFG 933T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFG 933T?

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What year was AFG 933T registered?

AFG 933T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is AFG 933T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 933T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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