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VUW 280G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,663 mi
Last recorded8,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 280G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,663 miles

all 4 tyres 2-4 mm of tread left

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,658 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 8,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,195 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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VUW 280G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 VUW 280G, 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 58 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VUW 280G?

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What year was VUW 280G registered?

VUW 280G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 October 1968.

Is VUW 280G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUW 280G shows 4 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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