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RYY 690K

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,648 mi
Last recorded4,648 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 690K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 4,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Small hole in lens. (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 4,526 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,835 miles

undertrays fitted to sump and floorpans

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RYY 690K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYY 690K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYY 690K registered?

RYY 690K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is RYY 690K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 690K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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