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YPF 125T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,246 mi
Last recorded158,246 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPF 125T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 158,246 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 158,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 156,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 158,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 156,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 155,433 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 155,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,272 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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YPF 125T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPF 125T, 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 YPF 125T registered?

YPF 125T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is YPF 125T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPF 125T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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