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EGU 585H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Maroon Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,909 mi
Last recorded28,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 585H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,097 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 27,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,641 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 585H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EGU 585H, 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 585H registered?

EGU 585H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EGU 585H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 585H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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