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ETE 618F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETE 618F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,726 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,725 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,343 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,272 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,962 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,460 miles

pump little noisy

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,460 miles

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

Oil leak

pump little noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,357 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2006 71,928 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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ETE 618F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 ETE 618F, 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 58 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 ETE 618F registered?

ETE 618F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is ETE 618F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETE 618F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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