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ROP 999G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 999G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,153 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,916 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear chassis/floor slightly corroded

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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ROP 999G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ROP 999G, 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 ROP 999G registered?

ROP 999G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 August 1968.

Is ROP 999G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 999G shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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