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YGY 321S

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 321S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 85,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,723 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,695 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,095 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,451 miles

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

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

one rear silencer rubber mount broken and the other one is deteriated.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,451 miles

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

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

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

one rear silencer rubber mount broken and the other one is deteriated.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,429 miles

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

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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YGY 321S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YGY 321S, 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 YGY 321S registered?

YGY 321S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is YGY 321S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 321S shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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