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EGJ 952X

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 952X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,784 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

advise body corrossion

advise both floor areas starting too corrode

advise both inner sill areas starting too corrode

advise offside front door pillar corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,222 miles

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

body corroding in few places

front bumper tapped up

front number plate deteriorating and cracked

offside front door hinge area corroding

offside headlight chipped

slight play nearside front swivel

underbody corroding in few places

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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EGJ 952X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EGJ 952X, 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 EGJ 952X registered?

EGJ 952X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is EGJ 952X safe to buy?

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