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EKH 27J

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 27J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 67,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,841 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,841 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,908 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 61,646 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

red lamp fitted to nearside rear but not operating as rear fog lamp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,189 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,870 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,867 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering stay bar bush has some play in it

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,093 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,015 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EKH 27J is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 EKH 27J, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKH 27J registered?

EKH 27J is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 September 1981.

Is EKH 27J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 27J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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