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C182 HBH

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,087 mi
Last recorded189,087 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 189,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges,o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 185,045 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 185,045 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 182,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 182,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 178,748 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 173,548 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 173,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 10 May 2008 167,784 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are bald on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2007 161,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 155,237 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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C182 HBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 C182 HBH, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C182 HBH registered?

C182 HBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C182 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C182 HBH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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