MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
general underside of vehicle has corrosion in area's which are not pescribes area's
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
underside of vehicle has some area's of corrosion but not within pescribed area's
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
unable to see front and rear brake pads
varius areas of corrosion outside pescribed areas
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of 80 NJ?
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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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