MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter and pipe insecure and pipe fouling , rubbing and chafing against the metal cable (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trunnion pin or bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
corrosion to front chassis legs
slight leak from radiator
nsf brake binding slightly
slight hole in exhaust pipe
slight osf sreen damage
slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings
slight play in osr wheel bearing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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CAU 276H is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 CAU 276H, 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 51 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 CAU 276H?
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What year was CAU 276H registered?
CAU 276H is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 November 1975.
Is CAU 276H safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAU 276H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CAU 276H have outstanding finance?
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