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YUY 130G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 130G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 79,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,353 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 79,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YUY 130G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUY 130G, 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

How do I check the history of YUY 130G?

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What year was YUY 130G registered?

YUY 130G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 December 1968.

Is YUY 130G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 130G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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