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C681 HGT

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Bronze Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC681 HGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,581 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,653 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,920 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 98,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,265 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,196 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,547 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,648 miles

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

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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C681 HGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Bronze with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C681 HGT, 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 C681 HGT registered?

C681 HGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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