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DEG 140V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

221,780 mi
Last recorded221,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 140V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 221,780 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside a prescribed area

oil leaks

slight corrosion near brake servo and steering box mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2024 221,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded outside a prescribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2024 221,086 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded outside a prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2023 220,576 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Pass 3 May 2022 219,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 218,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2019 217,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 217,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 216,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s front inner wing

Pass 12 May 2016 215,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 215,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 214,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 213,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 213,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 212,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 211,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 210,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 209,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 207,474 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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DEG 140V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 DEG 140V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DEG 140V registered?

DEG 140V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 May 1980.

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