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GYO 491N

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 491N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,103 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,093 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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GYO 491N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 53,198 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 GYO 491N, 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 52 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 GYO 491N registered?

GYO 491N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 December 1974.

Is GYO 491N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 491N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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