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EBC 147J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,376 mi
Last recorded31,376 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 147J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,908 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 47,315 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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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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