CarVerify

Free Car Check

CAU 276H

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,139 mi
Last recorded51,139 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 276H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 50,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 50,440 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,405 miles

corrosion to front chassis legs

slight leak from radiator

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,785 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 45,424 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 45,424 miles

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.

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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAU 276H?

You can check the full history of CAU 276H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CAU 276H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.