MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Both front king pins have some play.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil seepage from steering box.
Slight play in both front king pins.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil seepage from steering box.
Slight play in both front king pins.
Both front king pins have some lift.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Minor fuel seepage from the small hose off the pump.
Minor oil leak from engine / gearbox area.
Oil leak from rear differential.
Oil seepage from steering box area.
Slight play in both front king pins.
Rear trailing arm bushes misaligned
corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mounting,nearside rear floor panel,not to excess
seepage from power steering box
slight play in front king pin end caps
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear trailing arm bushes misaligned
corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mounting,nearside rear floor panel,not to excess
seepage from power steering box
slight play in front king pin end caps
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust silencer getting deteriorated
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
All tyres getting perished
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear tyres starting to perish.
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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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EBY 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 EBY 11H, 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 EBY 11H registered?
EBY 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 May 1970.
Is EBY 11H safe to buy?
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