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HGC 919X

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 919X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 80,010 miles

all inner wheel archs corroded

sills chassiss rear suspension panels corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2005 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner wheel archs badly corroded

both sills chassiss rear suspension mounting panels badly rusted

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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HGC 919X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HGC 919X, 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 HGC 919X registered?

HGC 919X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is HGC 919X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 919X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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