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ENF 922Y

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

187,383 mi
Last recorded187,383 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENF 922Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 187,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

o/s/f door o/s/f door corroded widespread corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 187,383 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 187,383 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 187,383 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 187,383 miles

as b4

Fail 28 Sep 2006 187,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

scraches o/s of windscreen

under body corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2006 187,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ENF 922Y is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 ENF 922Y, 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 ENF 922Y registered?

ENF 922Y is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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