MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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,
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
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
handbrake getting low on effort,suspension components corroding,front brake pipes+ferrules corroding
oil leaks,n/s bottom ball joint boot wearing
brake pipes+ferrules corroding
handbrake getting low on effort
suspension bushes wearing
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)
suspension components corroding
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)
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
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
slight play in steering+joints,suspension components+chassis members+panels+front strut housings+brake servo corroded,oil leaks,f/wheel bearings slight noise
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
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
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
both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front steering and suspension joints and bushes
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
brake hose ferrules corrodeing brake pipes corrodeing †near side hand brake effort low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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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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