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B662 FGT

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB662 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding possible caliper seize (brake imbalance of 5%)

Rear Rear hubs slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,989 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

slight misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

slight misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,378 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING .

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SIGHNS OF OVERHEATING .

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,368 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING .

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SIGHNS OF OVERHEATING .

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,271 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 May 2011 86,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 84,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,003 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,844 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,665 miles

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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B662 FGT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 B662 FGT, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B662 FGT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 November 1984.

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