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OBU 844P

1976 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 28074,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 844P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush has slight movement under full steering lock conditions. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush has slight movement under full steering lock conditions. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,676 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazards flash at normal speed. (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 62,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazards flash at normal speed. (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator switch deteriorated

screem wash on seperate switch

Fail 10 Apr 2018 25,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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OBU 844P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBU 844P, 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 OBU 844P registered?

OBU 844P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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The MOT history for OBU 844P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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