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MKY 761G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,045 mi
Last recorded71,045 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKY 761G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,288 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,910 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,523 miles

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

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

exhuast o rings poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,927 miles

Steering operation slightyly noisy

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering operation slightly noisy initially.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,639 miles

Slight play both trunions

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,370 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,435 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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MKY 761G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 MKY 761G, 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 58 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 MKY 761G registered?

MKY 761G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 August 1968.

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