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76 LL

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,264 mi
Last recorded13,264 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 LL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 13,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 12,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 12,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 11,089 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 7,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 472 miles

O/S front brake flexy lightly chaffing on o/s top suspension arm

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,208 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,203 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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76 LL is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 76 LL, 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.

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What year was 76 LL registered?

76 LL is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is 76 LL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 LL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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