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CSG 305S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSG 305S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,274 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,235 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,035 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 92,035 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 90,963 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,479 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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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.

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