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CPE 883H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 883H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 99,092 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 99,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

filla in o/s/r sill and chassis but looks like welded underneath

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2009 99,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

filla in o/s/r sill and chassis but looks like welded underneath

o/s chassis and floor welding just acceptable

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2006 99,040 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 883H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CPE 883H, 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 883H registered?

CPE 883H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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