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ESH 123Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESH 123Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 61,040 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 60,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,671 miles

Front Steering Damper Slight Play

Nearside Front Indicator lens small crack

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,528 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,421 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,812 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,732 miles

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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ESH 123Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ESH 123Y, 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 ESH 123Y registered?

ESH 123Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is ESH 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESH 123Y shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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