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FVG 506J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,966 mi
Last recorded42,966 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 506J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded on various places but not seriously weakened

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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FVG 506J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 FVG 506J, 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 55 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 FVG 506J registered?

FVG 506J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FVG 506J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 506J shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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