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UJM 356S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJM 356S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 105,799 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front crossmember radiator support corroded/repaired

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front (very front) chassi badly corroded

Rear brake disc s in poor condition

Sill sections both side have been repaired

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,588 miles

Drivers seat callapsed

Front number plate damadged

Front suspention arms inner bushes appear to be worn

NO rear seat belts

Numberplate lights dim

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Some imbalance front brakes

Welding to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2009 100,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres on wear indicators

No rear seat belts

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

outer sills have been welded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres on wear indicators

No rear seat belts

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

outer sills have been welded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,952 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe s have been seald with exhaust bandage?

front cross member under rad in poor condition

front number plate cracked

number plate lamps dim

one of the rear tail box mount rubbers is missing

scratches in windscreen

this vehicle has been welded in many places

Fail 4 Jul 2008 96,942 miles

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

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

Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe s have been seald with exhaust bandage?

front cross member under rad in poor condition

front number plate cracked

number plate lamps dim

one of the rear tail box mount rubbers is missing

scratches in windscreen

this vehicle has been welded in many places

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,308 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills have been welded before

rust on offside front chassis leg

vehicle has been welded before

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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UJM 356S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJM 356S, 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.

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What year was UJM 356S registered?

UJM 356S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is UJM 356S safe to buy?

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