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PNP 393T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 393T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,878 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,861 miles

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,461 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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PNP 393T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNP 393T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNP 393T registered?

PNP 393T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is PNP 393T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 393T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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