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DMP 155H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMP 155H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,935 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 4,935 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,931 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 84,931 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,931 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 84,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DMP 155H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DMP 155H, 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 DMP 155H registered?

DMP 155H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 July 1970.

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