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PPJ 326W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 326W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,258 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,236 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 79,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,208 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,095 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2013 74,819 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,075 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2010 73,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake imbalance high.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 73,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,630 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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PPJ 326W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PPJ 326W, 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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PPJ 326W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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