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HDS 591H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,248 mi
Last recorded39,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 591H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 39,248 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 39,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,726 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,425 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside headlamp lense damaged/cracked

nearside seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,530 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,530 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,090 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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HDS 591H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HDS 591H, 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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What year was HDS 591H registered?

HDS 591H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 June 1970.

Is HDS 591H safe to buy?

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