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VTY 789T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTY 789T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 60,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,023 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,410 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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VTY 789T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VTY 789T, 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 VTY 789T registered?

VTY 789T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 February 1979.

Is VTY 789T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTY 789T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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