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RHA 454G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 454G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2015 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,245 miles

Oil leak

slight play on both top king pins

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,183 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 49,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 49,053 miles

Oil leak

slight play on both front king pins

Fail 22 May 2009 49,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play on both front king pins

Pass 9 May 2008 49,002 miles

belts to front only

both front tyres worn inner edge close to limit

exhaust blow starting

floor starting to corrode at rear also front unable to view old repaires fully

h/lamps poor output

Fail 7 May 2008 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

belts to front only

both front tyres worn inner edge close to limit

exhaust blow starting

floor starting to corrode at rear also front unable to view old repaires fully

h/lamps poor output

Pass 3 May 2007 48,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 48,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rust on bodywork and chassis rails.all tyres getting low on tread.blue smoke from exhaust.play on inner track rod ends.play on nearside front wheel.small blow on exhaust.

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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RHA 454G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RHA 454G, 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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RHA 454G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 October 1968.

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