MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear brake hoses have covers fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
creak from steering
offside front outer sill is corroded
Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
creak from steering gear
offside front outer sill is corroded
there is a crack or creaking noise from front suspension when turning steering
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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PVB 203L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 PVB 203L, 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 55 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 PVB 203L registered?
PVB 203L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is PVB 203L safe to buy?
The MOT history for PVB 203L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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