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VOV 354S

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 354S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017

Brake performance not tested battery died (3.7.A.1)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,287 miles

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

OSR inner arch is cracked

front lower slam panel is corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 75,550 miles

all 4 rim has been change

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,348 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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VOV 354S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOV 354S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOV 354S registered?

VOV 354S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 November 1977.

Is VOV 354S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 354S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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