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HDH 400J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDH 400J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 45,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 45,444 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing ply in kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,577 miles

Emissions not tested Engine non starter (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes not tested due to non starter

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,758 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,123 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 41,123 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,120 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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HDH 400J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDH 400J, 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.

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HDH 400J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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