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HUI 969

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,887 mi
Last recorded127,887 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 969
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,887 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 127,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 125,174 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

servo and master cylinder are damp, however NOT leaking !!!

sign's of corrosion on the offside rear wheel arch

sign's of wear in the offside front top suspension arm bush

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,743 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,487 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 102,487 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

exhaust down pipe clamp need tighten up

nearside front steering idler arm slightly play

offside and nearside rear tyres inner edge wearout

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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HUI 969 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 HUI 969, 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 48 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 HUI 969 registered?

HUI 969 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is HUI 969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 969 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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