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GAZ 3425

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,660 mi
Last recorded191,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3425
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 191,660 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 188,589 miles

both front outer sills corroded

general wear steering joints

Pass 22 Jun 2011 187,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f floor pan corroded

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Jun 2010 186,598 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 186,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

long travel hand brake

o/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 180,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis corroded behind shock absorber, offside front floor corroding, offside front tyre wearing edges, both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 180,360 miles

advancing under body corrosion/engine oil leak/o/s/f tyre low edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 179,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 178,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanceing under body corrosion,all rear metal brake pipes corrodeing.

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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GAZ 3425 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GAZ 3425, 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

How do I check the history of GAZ 3425?

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What year was GAZ 3425 registered?

GAZ 3425 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is GAZ 3425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 3425 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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