MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
undersealed
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine bay ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine bay ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
feul lines corroded
front and rear pads low
metal brake pipes corroded slightly
oil leaks
slight movement steering system
slight play both front wheel bearings and near side rear
suspension bushes perished
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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PGP 432L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PGP 432L, 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 53 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 PGP 432L registered?
PGP 432L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 April 1973.
Is PGP 432L safe to buy?
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