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FDO 939V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,018 mi
Last recorded178,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 939V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 178,018 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 178,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 176,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 176,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 170,008 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 25 May 2016 169,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 169,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 168,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pipes slightly rusty

fuel pipes slightly rusty

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2013 167,707 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 166,939 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 166,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 166,237 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front tyre stepped on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 163,683 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 163,683 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 162,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 162,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 161,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine damp with oil

fuel pipes surface corrosion

fuel pump surface corrosion

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2008 161,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine damp with oil

fuel pipes surface corrosion

fuel pump surface corrosion

nearside front floor to sill starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2007 159,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

fuel pressure regulator surface corrosion

nearside front floor to sill surface corrosion

rear crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2006 157,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front floor to sill starting to corrode

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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FDO 939V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FDO 939V, 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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FDO 939V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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