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WGT 149R

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

63,787 mi
Last recorded63,787 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 149R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 63,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2007 63,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WGT 149R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 WGT 149R, 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 WGT 149R registered?

WGT 149R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 June 1977.

Is WGT 149R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 149R shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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