MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside outer sill holed at front.
offside outer sill corroded at front.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside outer sill holed at front.
offside outer sill corroded at front.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CSG 305S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 CSG 305S, 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.
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What year was CSG 305S registered?
CSG 305S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 February 1978.
Is CSG 305S safe to buy?
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