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HBW 345S

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 345S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2006 119,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 119,652 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake long on travel

newar side front tyre perishing on side walls

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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HBW 345S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,758 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 HBW 345S, 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 49 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 HBW 345S registered?

HBW 345S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is HBW 345S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 345S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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