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EGC 451H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 4489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,884 mi
Last recorded62,884 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 451H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,110 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

centre steering link nearside ball joint locking devise missing

slight wear/lift both kingpins

Fail 7 Apr 2012 59,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear hubs damp

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,000 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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EGC 451H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 4,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EGC 451H, 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 EGC 451H registered?

EGC 451H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EGC 451H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 451H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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