MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
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
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
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
Corrosion around offside front jacking point
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
center exhaust leaking . both sill panels rusty.
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
Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust leaking slightly.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HGS 160T safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGS 160T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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