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WGC 271F

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,651 mi
Last recorded66,651 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 271F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering idler slight play

Fail 30 May 2018 61,011 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering idler slight play

Pass 3 May 2017 60,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,536 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,520 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,279 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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WGC 271F is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 WGC 271F, 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 51 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 WGC 271F registered?

WGC 271F is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 February 1975.

Is WGC 271F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 271F shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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