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DG 841

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,185 mi
Last recorded17,185 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG 841
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 17,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 13,566 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 13,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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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DG 841 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG 841, 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

How do I check the history of DG 841?

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What year was DG 841 registered?

DG 841 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 June 1970.

Is DG 841 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG 841 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG 841 have outstanding finance?

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