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HJB 274K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,201 mi
Last recorded38,201 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 274K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,201 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 38,201 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,692 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 36,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,671 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 36,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,586 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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HJB 274K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 HJB 274K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJB 274K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is HJB 274K safe to buy?

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