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WYN 676S

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,610 mi
Last recorded61,610 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 676S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 61,610 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,205 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,115 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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WYN 676S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WYN 676S, 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 WYN 676S registered?

WYN 676S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WYN 676S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYN 676S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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