CarVerify

Free Car Check

1980 A

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,840 mi
Last recorded5,840 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration1980 A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 5,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,044 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 5,042 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,868 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 4,868 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both wiper blades need replacing for vehicle to pass after repair

Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,553 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 4,553 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 3,978 miles

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

play in nearside front suspenion king pin

play in offside front suspension lower trunion

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,494 miles

advise slight play in the wheelbearings

strong advise play in n/s/f top suspension ball joint

Fail 15 Mar 2012 3,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise fuel cap seal poor

advise slight play in the wheelbearings

strong advise play in n/s/f top suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2011 2,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 2,429 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 2,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

1980 A is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 1980 A, 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 58 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1980 A?

You can check the full history of 1980 A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1980 A registered?

1980 A is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 October 1968.

Is 1980 A safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 A shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1980 A have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 1980 A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.