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YEY 924W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEY 924W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,010 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 102,010 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 101,927 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 101,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 101,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 101,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 101,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/front fog light in-op.

repair work been carried out on under-side of vehicle.

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 101,401 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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YEY 924W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 YEY 924W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEY 924W registered?

YEY 924W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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