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EVG 226H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 226H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 79,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,083 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pads and discs hard to see (appear ok)

slight corrosion to both sills(lower)

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front inner sill floor has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,689 miles

Nearside Front and offside front inner sill floor has slight corrosion

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor pan has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 78,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 75,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 74,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,099 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 226H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EVG 226H, 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 226H registered?

EVG 226H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 July 1970.

Is EVG 226H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVG 226H shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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