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HEV 3H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEV 3H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,083 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diff oil leak on back axle

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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HEV 3H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HEV 3H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HEV 3H?

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What year was HEV 3H registered?

HEV 3H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 February 1970.

Is HEV 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEV 3H shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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