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ESB 207X

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 207X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,818 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,818 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 92,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,785 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front floor sections and inner wings heavily corroded & weak

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,782 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front floor sections and inner wings heavily corroded & weak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,475 miles

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,991 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 87,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,438 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 87,438 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 87,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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ESB 207X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESB 207X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESB 207X?

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What year was ESB 207X registered?

ESB 207X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is ESB 207X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 207X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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