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GEU 391W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2717cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 391W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,717cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,824 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside boot lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 56,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s middle chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside boot lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s front floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,364 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,348 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has silicon sealer and underseal maling full inspection difficult

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,860 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,860 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,692 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,606 miles

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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GEU 391W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GEU 391W, 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

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What year was GEU 391W registered?

GEU 391W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is GEU 391W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEU 391W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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