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HYO 12W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Yellow Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 12W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,914 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,914 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 86,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Slight play on steering box

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

One exhaust rubber missing

Slight play on steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,782 miles

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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HYO 12W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Yellow with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HYO 12W, 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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What year was HYO 12W registered?

HYO 12W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 November 1980.

Is HYO 12W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYO 12W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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