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1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 NJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,924 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,924 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine over heating from over radiatore floor pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,846 miles

general underside of vehicle has corrosion in area's which are not pescribes area's

Fail 5 Feb 2014 35,846 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underside of vehicle has corrosion in area's which are not pescribes area's

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,838 miles

underside of vehicle has some area's of corrosion but not within pescribed area's

Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,838 miles

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

underside of vehicle has some area's of corrosion but not within pescribed area's

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,819 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads

varius areas of corrosion outside pescribed areas

Fail 7 Feb 2012 35,819 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see front and rear brake pads

varius areas of corrosion outside pescribes areas

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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80 NJ is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 80 NJ, 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 55 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 80 NJ registered?

80 NJ is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is 80 NJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 NJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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