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WGU 67G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 67G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,795cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,140 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 62,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan to bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,800 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Floor holed by corrosion under drivers seat not within perscribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 56,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WGU 67G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGU 67G, 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 WGU 67G registered?

WGU 67G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1968.

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