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SIG 2323

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,648 mi
Last recorded22,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2323
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,648 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 22,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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SIG 2323 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SIG 2323, 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 SIG 2323 registered?

SIG 2323 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SIG 2323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2323 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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