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1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

203 mi
Last recorded203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 BUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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77 BUK is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 77 BUK, 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.

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77 BUK is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 September 1968.

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