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OWN 757F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 757F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,111 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 89,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,100 miles

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

N/S/F wheel inner arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F wheel inner arch has slight corrosion

O/S/R wheel inner arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

offside floor holed

slight play in front suspension detected at front wheels

Pass 23 May 2014 87,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 87,381 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear diff leaking

unable to check brakes

under body corrosion

Fail 7 May 2013 87,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear diff leaking

unable to check brakes

under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 86,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 86,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 85,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,998 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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OWN 757F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 OWN 757F, 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 58 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 OWN 757F registered?

OWN 757F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 April 1968.

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