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RBV 793J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 3449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBV 793J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,449cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 78,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

inner sills corroding

rear floors corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

underside of car corroding

underside undersilled

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,746 miles

low hand brake reading n/s/r

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 78,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s & o/s floor

slight leak on steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,107 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion on n/a & o/s inner sills/floor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

low performance reading on n/s/rear hand brake

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,270 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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RBV 793J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 3,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RBV 793J, 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 RBV 793J registered?

RBV 793J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for RBV 793J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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