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EGX 999J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,978 mi
Last recorded37,978 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 999J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 37,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 30,330 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 29,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive welding repairs made

slight exhaust leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,924 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

extensive welding repairs made throughout underside of vehicle.

small holes adjacent to nearside front and rear jacking points.

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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EGX 999J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EGX 999J, 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 EGX 999J registered?

EGX 999J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is EGX 999J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGX 999J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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