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EYY 4H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,381 mi
Last recorded54,381 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 4H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s steering idler slight play in shaft

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,001 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 21 Apr 2010 45,896 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 45,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advice off side front king pin play

Pass 29 Apr 2005 43,000 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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EYY 4H 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 86.7%.

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 EYY 4H, 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 EYY 4H registered?

EYY 4H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is EYY 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 4H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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