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OEA 681P

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,855 mi
Last recorded29,855 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 681P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,855 miles

both headlight beam patterns poor just visable , n/s/worse

handbrake efficiency border line pass

indicator switch weak

o/s indicator warning light visual n/s audible not visual

Fail 13 Aug 2016 29,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator switch wont lock in the n/s position o/s warning light not working

oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2016 29,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator switch wont lock in the n/s position o/s warning light not working

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

different wheels and tyres size fitted front and rear of vehicle

slight oil leak around rear diff

slight oil leak from under engine area

slight oil leak from under gearbox area

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,366 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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OEA 681P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 OEA 681P, 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 51 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 OEA 681P registered?

OEA 681P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1975.

Is OEA 681P safe to buy?

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