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CPE 6H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Maroon Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

17,554 mi
Last recorded17,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 6H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 17,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 17,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Could not see front or rear brake pads / linings

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight free play/ lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 4 Oct 2022 16,979 miles

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Slight free play/lift in nearside kingpin

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan badly corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight free play/ lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 15 Jul 2021 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan badly corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight free play/ lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside central floor pan badly corroded/holed

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel section/antiroll bar mounting/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 16,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn kingpin excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside central floor pan badly corroded/holed

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel section/antiroll bar mounting/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 16,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

offside kingpin wear/lift

Fail 25 Jun 2018 15,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

offside kingpin wear/lift

Pass 25 May 2017 15,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,565 miles

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)

Small patch of corrosion under front seat cross member and in offside front wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2012 13,095 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,663 miles

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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CPE 6H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 CPE 6H, 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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What year was CPE 6H registered?

CPE 6H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is CPE 6H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 6H shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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