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ULA 439W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2707cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,534 mi
Last recorded84,534 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 439W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,707cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shockers (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,411 miles

slight body corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,527 miles

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

propshaft front coupling, started seperating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust deterioted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 75,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 74,638 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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ULA 439W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,707cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULA 439W, 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.

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What year was ULA 439W registered?

ULA 439W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is ULA 439W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 439W 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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