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HGG 707L

1973 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 28048,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGG 707L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

slight corrosion at offside rear spring mounting

Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perished

slight corrosion at offside rear spring mounting

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,152 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HGG 707L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 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 HGG 707L, 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 53 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 HGG 707L registered?

HGG 707L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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