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CBH 92K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBH 92K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,331 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,604 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body corroding all over

exaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

rear floors and chassis corroding not holed

rear suspension low

rear suspension pump damp

sump dented

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,603 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body corroding

rear floors and chassis all corroding not holed

rear suspension low

rear suspension pump damp

sump pan dented

Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,559 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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CBH 92K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CBH 92K, 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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CBH 92K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 January 1972.

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