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TPF 841S

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 841S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,690 miles

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

both rear exhaust mounts poor

both wiper blades split

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,649 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both rear exhaust mounts poor

both wiperblades split

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 69,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,439 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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TPF 841S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,758 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 TPF 841S, 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 49 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 TPF 841S registered?

TPF 841S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1977.

Is TPF 841S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 841S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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