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70 LV

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,274 mi
Last recorded6,274 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 LV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 6,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 6,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 4,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 4,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 3,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front & nearside front lower trunions have slight play

offside outer sill has two small holes

Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front & nearside front lower trunions have slight play

two small holes in offside outer sill

Pass 21 Dec 2005 91,158 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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70 LV is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 70 LV, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 70 LV registered?

70 LV is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is 70 LV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 LV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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