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MLX 11L

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 11L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,586 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 95,585 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2014 95,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to brake discs.

many patches welded to under side.

off side headlamp reflector very poor condition.

off side rear drive shaft boot not secure.

rear diff bush very poor condition.

vehicle rusting in various areas.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,576 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf floor rusting badly

rear inner wings rusting behind wheels and front inner wings starting to rust

surface rust on sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf floor rusting badly

rear inner wings rusting behind wheels and front inner wings starting to rust

surface rust on sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

edges of floors rusting both sides of car

ns inner sill rusting

rust starting in bulkhead behind front wings

tyres old and worn on edges will need replacing soon

Fail 26 Jul 2012 95,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

edges of floors rusting both sides of car

ns inner sill rusting

rust starting in bulkhead behind front wings

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,527 miles

Some movement in front suspension/steering joints.

n/s/f front subframe bush has some movement.

o/s/f floor weak.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,514 miles

Horn weak in operation.

Nearside headlamp pattern indistinct.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,487 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Horn weak in operation.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside headlamp pattern indistinct.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,147 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 88,147 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,447 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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MLX 11L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MLX 11L, 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 MLX 11L registered?

MLX 11L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 November 1972.

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