MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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