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EBY 11H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 11H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,588 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,462 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2023 90,437 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2022 90,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil seepage from steering box.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 25 May 2022 90,369 miles

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.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,281 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2020 90,248 miles

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.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,125 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,016 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,505 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,196 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,893 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,460 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,774 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 82,773 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,502 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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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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