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GIW 3026

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,349 mi
Last recorded154,349 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 3026
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 154,349 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 154,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil in more than one place, hard to detect where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracked excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch not releasing properly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pump/filter casing loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view due to wheel caps (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise suspension check on all arms/links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view due to wheel caps (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view due to wheel caps (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise suspension check on all arms/links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view due to wheel caps (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box covered in tape

Rear Play detected at both wheels - drive shaft play, advise suspension check in close future

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension and brake components on all four corners have all been painted in black

Unable to inspect rear belts due to back seat being full

Under Vehicle Structure all painted in silver

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 153,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 153,648 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,647 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 153,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 153,470 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear archs (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength o/s sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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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GIW 3026 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GIW 3026, 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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GIW 3026 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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