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UGO 45W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,757 mi
Last recorded107,757 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGO 45W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,752 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,640 miles

Rear Axle has oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 107,631 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle has oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,542 miles

Evidence of oil on power steering components

Freeplay in n/s steering idler

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake hose ferules deteriorating

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Oct 2010 104,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Evidence of oil on power steering components

Freeplay in n/s steering idler

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake hose ferules deteriorating

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Oct 2009 103,201 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 98,100 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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UGO 45W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 UGO 45W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGO 45W registered?

UGO 45W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is UGO 45W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGO 45W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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