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YCT 132T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCT 132T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 128,940 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 124,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 121,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2010 121,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight corrosion on n/s sill

slight corrosion on o/s sill

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2007 120,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front to rear & n/s/f brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2006 118,326 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 115,163 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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YCT 132T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 YCT 132T, 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 47 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 YCT 132T registered?

YCT 132T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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