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937 AMY

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,014 mi
Last recorded65,014 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration937 AMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,454 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,823 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

oil leak from diff

Fail 25 May 2016 61,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

oil leak from diff

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,662 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 61,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system very corroded

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

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

Steering box stabilizer bar inner rubber bush slightly worn/movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 61,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

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

O/S/F additional lower side light n/w

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,173 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2012 60,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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937 AMY is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 937 AMY, 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 937 AMY registered?

937 AMY is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 August 1970.

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