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SWH 565T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 565T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,437 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,437 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

oil leak

spare tyre soft

Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

oil leak

spare tyre soft

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,254 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 65,241 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SWH 565T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWH 565T, 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 SWH 565T registered?

SWH 565T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is SWH 565T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 565T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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