MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YBU 480T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YBU 480T, 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 YBU 480T?
You can check the full history of YBU 480T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YBU 480T registered?
YBU 480T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is YBU 480T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YBU 480T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YBU 480T have outstanding finance?
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