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GGJ 908X

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,213 mi
Last recorded160,213 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 908X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 160,213 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

body corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side head lamp chipped

rear drive shaft gaitors perrishing

Pass 28 May 2008 155,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear cv gaitors deterating

off side front head lamp chipped

off side rear tyre perrishing

slight body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2008 155,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear cv gaitors deterating

off side front head lamp chipped

off side rear tyre perrishing

slight body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2007 150,058 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing on eadge

Pass 23 May 2006 145,223 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 145,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion forming in Offside rear inner wheel arch area.

Metal brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded, suggest cleaned/replaced.

Offside rear outer CV joint boot split.

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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GGJ 908X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GGJ 908X, 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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What year was GGJ 908X registered?

GGJ 908X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 June 1982.

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