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MLU 184L

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,870 mi
Last recorded30,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLU 184L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,870 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

some fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

under body corrosion

Fail 31 May 2016 30,869 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding siezed (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,738 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,738 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak from n/s/r halfshaft

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,694 miles

battery insecure

brake imbalance high

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear differncial oil leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,431 miles

n/s/r axle oil seal leeking could contaminate drake disc req repair a/s/a/p

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,429 miles

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

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)

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking could contaminate brake disc

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,191 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 30,191 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

serious oil leak from n/s/r axle could contaminate rear brake

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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MLU 184L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MLU 184L, 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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What year was MLU 184L registered?

MLU 184L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 October 1972.

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