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HDS 611H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 611H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,870 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,956 miles

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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HDS 611H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 611H, 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 611H registered?

HDS 611H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is HDS 611H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDS 611H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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