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EBW 8V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,683 mi
Last recorded100,683 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 8V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 100,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,683 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2009 94,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor pattern o/s headlight

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

speedo not working

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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EBW 8V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBW 8V, 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 EBW 8V registered?

EBW 8V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is EBW 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 8V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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