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M880 GGF

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,604 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 102,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,799 miles

parking brake nearing end of reserve travel

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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M880 GGF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 M880 GGF, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M880 GGF registered?

M880 GGF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M880 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M880 GGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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