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XPJ 822N

1974 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,218 mi
Last recorded17,218 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz 28053,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 822N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 16,695 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,222 miles

n/s and o/s front floors showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers split

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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XPJ 822N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPJ 822N, 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 XPJ 822N registered?

XPJ 822N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 September 1974.

Is XPJ 822N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPJ 822N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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