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PTY 777G

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTY 777G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,712 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable outer cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,411 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,868 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,722 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,399 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,944 miles

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

handbrake cable outers splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,940 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,928 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front tyres worn unevenly

Off side and nearside floor pans waek/thin

Offside front inner arch corroding

Pad inspection not possible

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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PTY 777G is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PTY 777G, 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.

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What year was PTY 777G registered?

PTY 777G is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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