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FIG 696

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 696
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,942 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2023 57,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,903 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,887 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,592 miles

N/s/r brake fluctuating slightly.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,015 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,594 miles

N/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

N/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,586 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,049 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 54,036 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,697 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FIG 696 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 FIG 696, 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 51 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 FIG 696 registered?

FIG 696 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 June 1975.

Is FIG 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 696 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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