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LMH 51P

1976 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,046 mi
Last recorded19,046 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 28074,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 51P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r+n/s/r floor slightly crroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,628 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,628 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 14,704 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 9,832 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak at nearside front of engine bay

nail in offside front tyre

offside front outer sill holed outwith any prescribed areas

slight oil leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2010 7,728 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 7,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,219 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 99,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 97,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 97,599 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,597 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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LMH 51P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 74,505 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 LMH 51P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LMH 51P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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