MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GGJ 908X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 June 1982.
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