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LIL 5927

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,815 mi
Last recorded7,815 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 5927
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 7,815 miles

service brake efficiency only just met the requirement, rear brakes no locks out

Fail 24 May 2017 7,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

service brake efficiency only just met the requirement, rear brakes no locks out

Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,704 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

service brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 7,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2015 7,641 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LIL 5927 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LIL 5927, 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 LIL 5927 registered?

LIL 5927 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 November 1979.

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