MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,882 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner arch rusty.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner arch rusty.
Oil leak ()
fluctuation o/s/f brake
fuel filter hoses cracking
fuel filter pipes rusty
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
fluctuation o/s/f brake
fuel filter hoses cracking
fuel filter pipes rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
battery security clamp loose
both rear brake hoses have light twisting
meatl fuel pipes have slight surface corrosion
oil leak from engine and steering area
front wipers poor
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all 4 wheels a little tight to turn by hand
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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UUW 969S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 UUW 969S, 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 UUW 969S registered?
UUW 969S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 November 1977.
Is UUW 969S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UUW 969S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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