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EGC 319H

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 319H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,217 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 60,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,067 miles

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

O/S/FRONT SILL CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2010 55,835 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,814 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 54,779 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,447 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,365 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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EGC 319H is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGC 319H, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGC 319H registered?

EGC 319H is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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The MOT history for EGC 319H shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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