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FYY 547H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,346 mi
Last recorded73,346 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 547H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 73,346 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,198 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,517 miles

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 64,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise nearside floor pan is corroded

Advise nearside front outer sill is corroded

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,015 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)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,015 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FYY 547H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYY 547H, 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 FYY 547H registered?

FYY 547H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is FYY 547H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 547H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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