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HLH 153T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,825 mi
Last recorded34,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 153T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,998 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 33,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with thick under seal

n/s/f outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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HLH 153T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLH 153T, 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 HLH 153T registered?

HLH 153T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 May 1979.

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The MOT history for HLH 153T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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