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VWN 35T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWN 35T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,732 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 94,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,911 miles

inner and outer sills, chassis and supporting panels along both sides is corroding not to excess

Fail 4 Aug 2006 93,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

inner and outer sills, chassis and supporting panels along both sides is corroding not to excess

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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VWN 35T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWN 35T, 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 VWN 35T registered?

VWN 35T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is VWN 35T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWN 35T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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