MOT Status
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34,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested.
Front pads unable to see on this model.
Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.
Oil leak engine area.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Slight engine oil leak
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/ wiper split
oil leaks underside
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.
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.
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.
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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8 CNP is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 September 1970.
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