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XNT 197S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 197S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,873 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 106,873 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,034 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 101,692 miles

the whole underneath of the car including suspension inner wings brake pipes and hoses etc all covered in a very thick black bitumen type of coating and unable to check properly

Pass 1 Mar 2005 99,316 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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XNT 197S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNT 197S, 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 XNT 197S?

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What year was XNT 197S registered?

XNT 197S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is XNT 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNT 197S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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