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CVG 108F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,532 mi
Last recorded95,532 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVG 108F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,935 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 94,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 93,494 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 93,443 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

corrosion underside /chassis

sill covers fitted

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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CVG 108F 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 85.7%.

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 CVG 108F, 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 CVG 108F registered?

CVG 108F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 February 1968.

Is CVG 108F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVG 108F shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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