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111 UEN

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 28,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,389 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,966 miles

slight fuel leak from rear pipe.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,195 miles

rear exhaust box support rubber split

steering drag link ball joint excessively worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,301 miles

play in nearside idler arm, oil leaks

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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111 UEN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 111 UEN, 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 55 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 111 UEN registered?

111 UEN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is 111 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 UEN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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