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PTH 28S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 28S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 11,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,169 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 130,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 130,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2008 130,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2007 130,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 130,035 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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PTH 28S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 PTH 28S, 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 48 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 PTH 28S registered?

PTH 28S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is PTH 28S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 28S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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