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SKO 103M

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,387 mi
Last recorded2,387 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKO 103M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,740cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 2,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 2,383 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 2,383 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 2,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 1,984 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 1,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 1,982 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 1,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear passenger floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box (7.1.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat both rear belts (5.2.1a)

Steering box insecure excessive movement on chassis where the box is bolted on. (2.2.B.1a)

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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SKO 103M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKO 103M, 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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SKO 103M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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