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HFG 105T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 105T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,447 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 126,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 123,930 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 122,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 121,204 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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HFG 105T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 HFG 105T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFG 105T?

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What year was HFG 105T registered?

HFG 105T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is HFG 105T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 105T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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