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CPK 598H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPK 598H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 61,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,618 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2010 56,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 56,601 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear spring lower mount rubber missplaced

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,415 miles

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

pas pump and pipe have slight leak

Fail 7 Mar 2009 56,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

pas pump and pipe have slight leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,819 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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CPK 598H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CPK 598H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPK 598H registered?

CPK 598H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is CPK 598H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPK 598H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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