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CPC 11H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,079 mi
Last recorded41,079 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 11H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,444 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 40,443 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,747 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm inner joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,904 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F has corrosion holes on baulkhead & front inner wing.

O/S/R Tyre has multiple cracks.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sills trim covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

sills trim covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front seat belts in poor condition

near side rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 28,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mountings perrishing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,727 miles

see advisory issued on 29/03/06 and 05/04/06

Fail 29 Mar 2006 26,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

split in offside front tyre outer wall

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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CPC 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 CPC 11H, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CPC 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 April 1970.

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