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CMR 666L

1973 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,206 mi
Last recorded19,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 28048,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMR 666L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s bushes are perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 19,197 miles

Power steering malfunctioning belt is slipping on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel pipe from pump filter is cracked badly (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking tags missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking tags not locked in (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s bushes are perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,021 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,021 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 18,984 miles

Original test carried out by M.G.Meader

Fail 18 Sep 2018 18,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,727 miles

NS & OSF tyres age cracking tread to sidewalls. REPLACEMENT ADVICED ASAP

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nail nsr tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,164 miles

Advise ns windscreen washer not working

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside rear and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,432 miles

Advise sub frame bushes deteriorated all around

NSF brake holding on

NSR brake holding on

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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CMR 666L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 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 CMR 666L, 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 53 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 CMR 666L registered?

CMR 666L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is CMR 666L safe to buy?

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