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NWY 726V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 726V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis corroded near to battery tray

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 82,392 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis corroded near to battery tray

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,306 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 81,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,359 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 81,359 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure All four rubber rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,420 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,420 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,912 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 74,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NWY 726V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWY 726V, 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 NWY 726V registered?

NWY 726V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is NWY 726V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 726V shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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