MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front brake binding slightly
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Slight wear in f/o/s king pin
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HGC 511J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 HGC 511J, 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 55 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 HGC 511J registered?
HGC 511J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is HGC 511J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGC 511J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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