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DFP 908Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFP 908Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,875 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,872 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,070 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 49,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose insecure and pump and filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,032 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested tix over to fast (7.3.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting fuel tank (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

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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DFP 908Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 DFP 908Y, 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 DFP 908Y registered?

DFP 908Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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