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65 LC

1969 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,637 mi
Last recorded1,637 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1969 Mercedes-benz 28048,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration65 LC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 1,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 1,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 1,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 1,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 1,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 1,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 1,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 982 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight beam benders fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 239 miles

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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65 LC is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,833 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 65 LC, 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 57 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 65 LC?

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What year was 65 LC registered?

65 LC is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 March 1969.

Is 65 LC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 65 LC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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