MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
light corrosion on under side from front to rear
light corrosion on under side from front to rear
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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AWU 352K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 AWU 352K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of AWU 352K?
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What year was AWU 352K registered?
AWU 352K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1972.
Is AWU 352K safe to buy?
The MOT history for AWU 352K shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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