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EGH 807X

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,697 mi
Last recorded182,697 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 807X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 182,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + chassis members, sills and body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 182,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension components, chassis members, sills and body corroding. Oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2019 182,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake just met minimum effort

suspension components+chassis members corroding,oil leaks,

Pass 11 May 2018 181,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks,handbrake getting low on effort

suspension components+front brake pipes+chassis members corroding,offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 May 2018 181,946 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks,handbrake getting low on effort

suspension components+front brake pipes+chassis members corroding,offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 30 Sep 2016 181,805 miles

handbrake getting low on effort,suspension components corroding,front brake pipes+ferrules corroding

oil leaks,n/s bottom ball joint boot wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 181,659 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

handbrake getting low on effort

suspension bushes wearing

suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 181,534 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 181,531 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 181,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes to front hoses corrodeing

surface corrosion on suspension components

wear in steering joints

Pass 13 Jun 2012 181,333 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension bushes wearing,brake pipes+suspension components+chassis members corroding,oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2011 181,027 miles

slight play in steering+joints,suspension components+chassis members+panels+front strut housings+brake servo corroded,oil leaks,f/wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 1 Jun 2011 181,024 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering+joints,suspension components+chassis members+panels+front strut housings+brake servo corroded,oil leaks,f/wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 12 May 2010 180,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

h/lamp switch stiff

parking brake has just met minimum requirement

slight noise offside front wheel bearing,offside front tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 May 2010 180,756 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

h/lamp switch stiff

slight noise offside front wheel bearing,offside front tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Apr 2009 180,605 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front steering and suspension joints and bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2008 180,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 180,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all corrosion not within prescribed areas

corrosion development in both front chassis rails

corrosion development in both rear inner quaters of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2006 180,216 miles

brake hose ferrules corrodeing brake pipes corrodeing †near side hand brake effort low

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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EGH 807X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EGH 807X, 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.

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EGH 807X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 February 1982.

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