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FPN 448V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 448V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall close to limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointj in front of the first silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rearmost rubber hangers, one missing one fallen apart (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointj in front of the first silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,423 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,516 miles

nearside front tyre worn nearly to cords on inner edge but tread is ok

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,978 miles

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

Rear exhaust has a mounting rubber missing, but is adequately supported

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,800 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

chip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,178 miles

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

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

O/S Parking brake recorded effort Slightly lower than expected.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 73,253 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

All exhaust rubbers showing age.

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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FPN 448V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 FPN 448V, 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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What year was FPN 448V registered?

FPN 448V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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