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XMD 339M

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 339M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,506 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 17,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 17,260 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,782 miles

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Fail 18 Oct 2011 16,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding on n/s/f brake

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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XMD 339M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 53,198 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 XMD 339M, 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 52 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 XMD 339M registered?

XMD 339M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 January 1974.

Is XMD 339M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMD 339M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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