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YUY 112G

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 112G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,731 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,488 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,122 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

battery positive lead requires attention

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,989 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,594 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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YUY 112G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 YUY 112G, 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 58 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 YUY 112G registered?

YUY 112G is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 October 1968.

Is YUY 112G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 112G shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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