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EDU 25K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 25K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,676 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,662 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 63,653 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake servo corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

underbody condition scabby

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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EDU 25K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 EDU 25K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDU 25K registered?

EDU 25K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is EDU 25K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 25K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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