MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
automatic transmission fluid leak from a pipe union seal underneath gearbox
reverse lights staying on when gearbox in neutral
unable to check condition of all brake pads as they weren`t visible at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
automatic transmission fluid leak from a pipe union seal underneath gearbox
reverse lights staying on when gearbox in neutral
unable to check condition of all brake pads as they weren`t visible at time of test
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UGW 3F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 UGW 3F, 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 UGW 3F registered?
UGW 3F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 March 1968.
Is UGW 3F safe to buy?
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