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TYM 280S

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,324 mi
Last recorded78,324 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYM 280S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 76,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,849 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,213 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,580 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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TYM 280S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,758 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 TYM 280S, 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 49 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 TYM 280S registered?

TYM 280S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 August 1977.

Is TYM 280S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYM 280S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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