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XYX 399T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

240,517 mi
Last recorded240,517 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYX 399T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 240,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 239,588 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 238,214 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 236,742 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 236,729 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber ring (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine co emissions just passed test, see emission sheet

Pass 12 Jan 2018 235,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 232,269 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Emissions CO level high at 3.97% only just passing test.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Auto transmission oil leak. ()

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Oil leak Rear axle offside drive shaft oil seal leaking. ()

Some play in steering box.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 231,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 230,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 230,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 230,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 229,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 228,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 223,747 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 223,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 221,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 220,136 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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XYX 399T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XYX 399T, 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 XYX 399T registered?

XYX 399T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 October 1978.

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The MOT history for XYX 399T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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