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EFX 555

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,080 mi
Last recorded21,080 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 555
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 21,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 18,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 14,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 10,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 8,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 7,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 5,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 2,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 1,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,848 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,716 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,161 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Very slight play in both front king pins

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,184 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,415 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 93,177 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 92,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EFX 555 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EFX 555, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFX 555 registered?

EFX 555 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is EFX 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 555 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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