MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
pump little noisy
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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