MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
steering damper stableizer bar bush deteriorated and contaminated with oil
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EBC 147J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 EBC 147J, 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 EBC 147J registered?
EBC 147J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 September 1970.
Is EBC 147J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBC 147J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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