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MBY 730L

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Yellow Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,095 mi
Last recorded21,095 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 730L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 20,253 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,458 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has sligth oil leak front pulley.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,367 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,448 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 77,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,767 miles

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

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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MBY 730L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Yellow with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBY 730L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBY 730L registered?

MBY 730L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MBY 730L safe to buy?

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