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YIL 4493

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,517 mi
Last recorded26,517 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 4493
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 25,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,192 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Near side front wire damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,190 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Near side front wire damage

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,549 miles

Off side front shuck leaking

Off side rear shuck slight leaking

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front bumper support panel corroded/holed

offside front bumper support panel corroded/holed

suspect oil cooler/pipe leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front bumper support panel corroded/holed

offside front bumper support panel corroded/holed

suspect oil cooler/pipe leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,954 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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YIL 4493 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YIL 4493, 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 YIL 4493 registered?

YIL 4493 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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