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LPA 568K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 568K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,469 miles

Offside Front sill end corroded

Offside Rear boot well slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,266 miles

Offside outer sill

oil leak

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2015 93,747 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

offside outer front sill corroded

offside rear boot pocket corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 93,746 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

offside outer front sill corroded

offside rear boot pocket corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in off side and near side front upper and lower suspension joints.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in off side and near side front upper and lower suspension joints.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,556 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 87,662 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 87,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r chassis corroded not in a prescribed area

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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LPA 568K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPA 568K, 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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LPA 568K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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