MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose excessively damaged coming off fuel filter and pump (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both front release buttons missing (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front registration plate damaged and deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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SCV 336M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 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 SCV 336M, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SCV 336M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 October 1973.
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