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TBP 666M

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,649 mi
Last recorded58,649 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 666M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,649 miles

Offside front tyre perished and approaching legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,635 miles

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre badly perished and approaching legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,601 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2010 58,600 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 57,973 miles

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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TBP 666M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TBP 666M, 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 TBP 666M registered?

TBP 666M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 May 1974.

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