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280 UMV

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,975 mi
Last recorded6,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 6,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 6,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 5,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 5,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 4,195 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 1 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 10,274 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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280 UMV is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 280 UMV, 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

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What year was 280 UMV registered?

280 UMV is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is 280 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 UMV 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.

Does 280 UMV have outstanding finance?

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