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NON 689F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,422 mi
Last recorded70,422 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNON 689F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 70,422 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 70,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 70,358 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 70,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 70,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,692 miles

service brake servo slow to respond

Fail 27 May 2008 69,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front floor rust

offside front inner wheel arch rust

Fail 9 Jul 2007 69,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,619 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 66,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking 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
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NON 689F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NON 689F, 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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What year was NON 689F registered?

NON 689F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 27 February 1968.

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