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EVG 104H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,315 mi
Last recorded28,315 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 104H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 26,832 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,492 miles

n\s\f tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,260 miles

N\s\f tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,707 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,695 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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EVG 104H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EVG 104H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVG 104H registered?

EVG 104H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is EVG 104H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVG 104H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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