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BAH 78X

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 78X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 132,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 126,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 122,062 miles

all advisorys as before

Fail 11 Oct 2005 121,986 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

battery insecure

battery tray corroded & holed

front lower valance corroded & weak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front floor to chassie corrded & weak

rear chassie near anti roll bar mounting corrded & weak

wiper n/s marking screen

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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BAH 78X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,840 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 BAH 78X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAH 78X registered?

BAH 78X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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