MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OCT 71R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OCT 71R, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was OCT 71R registered?
OCT 71R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1976.
Is OCT 71R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OCT 71R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OCT 71R have outstanding finance?
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