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WWE 206S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2005
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 206S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2005 110,222 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 110,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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WWE 206S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WWE 206S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWE 206S?

You can check the full history of WWE 206S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WWE 206S registered?

WWE 206S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WWE 206S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 206S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWE 206S have outstanding finance?

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