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EGU 32H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,006 mi
Last recorded77,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 32H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s & o/s covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,903 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill light corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside , around the sump area and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 76,903 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill light corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside , around the sump area and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 76,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,869 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play But serviceable. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,805 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,687 miles

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

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

fuel hose on pump at rear of car old and perishing

starting to rust on front inner wings

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,687 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

fuel hose on pump at rear of car old and perishing

starting to rust on front inner wings

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,639 miles

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

starting to ruston bulkhead under bonnet in corners by joints with inner wings

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,639 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

starting to ruston bulkhead under bonnet in corners by joints with inner wings

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf bulkhead rusting badly behind wheel

osf floor rusting

Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf bulkhead rusting badly behind wheel

osf floor rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,730 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,934 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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EGU 32H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EGU 32H, 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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EGU 32H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 1970.

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