MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,529 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres has cuts
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres has cuts
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Corrosion all over
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Corrosion all over
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
accelerator sticking / dangerous
battery partially flat / weak
both nearside & offside outer lower body sills damaged / corroded
rear brake disc worn / slightly scored
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
accelerator sticking / dangerous
battery partially flat / weak
both nearside & offside outer lower body sills damaged / corroded
rear brake disc worn / slightly scored
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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HYL 870W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 HYL 870W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HYL 870W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 November 1980.
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