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ANJ 930T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,813 mi
Last recorded88,813 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 930T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall excessively deteriorated exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,616 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,599 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded slightly

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear tyre splitting at side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,333 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 88,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,071 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,546 miles

front brake imbalance

strong advise- nearside and offside rear inner arch to floor seam weak and rusty.

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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ANJ 930T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ANJ 930T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANJ 930T?

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What year was ANJ 930T registered?

ANJ 930T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ANJ 930T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 930T shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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