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ELE 652J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,793 mi
Last recorded96,793 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 652J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,585 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,517 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 96,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ELE 652J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ELE 652J, 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 ELE 652J registered?

ELE 652J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 September 1970.

Is ELE 652J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELE 652J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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