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SCV 536M

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

Yellow Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,884 mi
Last recorded6,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 536M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 6,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 5,682 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,307 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 5,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 4,545 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 4,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,134 miles

Advise stonein O/S/F head light glass.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 97,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F head light glass has a stone chip in the glass.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 95,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 95,051 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Slight antifreeze leak.

Slight play in O/S/F Sub frame bushes.

Slight play in steering damper bush.

Wipers split but clearing screen.

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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SCV 536M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Yellow with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 53,198 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 536M, 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 52 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 SCV 536M registered?

SCV 536M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is SCV 536M safe to buy?

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