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EGU 423H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,789 mi
Last recorded37,789 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 423H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 37,646 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 37,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,602 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings missing

Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre and rear exhaust mountings missing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 37,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,324 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,838 miles

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

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

slight difference in front brake application [nearside sticking slightly

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,824 miles

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

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

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

slight difference in front brake application [nearside sticking slightly

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 5 Aug 2011 36,738 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slightlift in nearside front kingpin

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,738 miles

slightlift in nearside front kingpin

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,605 miles

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

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

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2010 36,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,421 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside king pin

play in offside top trunion

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,968 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,962 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 423H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 423H, 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 EGU 423H registered?

EGU 423H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EGU 423H safe to buy?

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