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LVA 385P

1976 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,460 mi
Last recorded78,460 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 28074,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVA 385P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,460 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 78,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2009 73,301 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 70,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 70,268 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 70,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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LVA 385P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVA 385P, 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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What year was LVA 385P registered?

LVA 385P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 May 1976.

Is LVA 385P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVA 385P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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