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HGS 160T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,325 mi
Last recorded79,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 160T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,954 miles

Corrosion by right hand front jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage to left hand track adjusting rod

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,954 miles

Corrosion by right hand front jacking point

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage to left hand track adjusting rod

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,657 miles

Corrosion by offside front jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front wheel a little tight to rotate by hand

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,529 miles

Corrosion around offside front jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 77,495 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Corrosion around offside front jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,409 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Ferrules on all brake hoses corroded

Slight corrosion on both side sill panels

Slight exhaust leak at front end

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Efficiency of wiper blades not checked due to washers not working

Ferrules on all brake hoses corroded

Slight corrosion on both side sill panels

Slight exhaust leak at front end

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,397 miles

center exhaust leaking . both sill panels rusty.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,357 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Corrosion around offside front jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,347 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,249 miles

exhaust leaking slightly.

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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HGS 160T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HGS 160T, 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.

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What year was HGS 160T registered?

HGS 160T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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