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8 CNP

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CNP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 34,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 34,094 miles

Emissions not tested.

Front pads unable to see on this model.

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Oil leak engine area.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 33,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 33,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,797 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 32,726 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 32,661 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,426 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split, attention soon.

Hub caps fitted at time of test.

Oil leak from engine cooler. Attention very soon.

Oil leaks engine.

Oil leaks gearbox.

unable to front or rear pads.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,968 miles

Slight engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,759 miles

n/s/ wiper split

oil leaks underside

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside washer jet weak, attention soon.

Oil leak engine/gearbox.

Slight corrosion o/s/f wheel area at rear.

Unable to see front brake pads front & rear.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,390 miles

All tyres starting to go out of shape due to age, attention soon.

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox areas.

Slight brake bind n/s/f

Slight play n/s/f & o/s/f king pin joints.

Wheel trims fited at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,198 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing, attention soon.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox area.

Slight play n/s/f & o/s/f king pins.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,833 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,564 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 30,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,589 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,962 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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8 CNP is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 8 CNP, 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 8 CNP registered?

8 CNP is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is 8 CNP safe to buy?

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