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A330 JJO

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,425 mi
Last recorded139,425 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA330 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 139,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 138,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 137,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 137,008 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,584 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body has surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 132,608 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 132,605 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside idler arm has some play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 130,720 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

movment in n/s steering idler

Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 129,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,773 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2008 124,433 miles

Front bumper insecure

O-S-REAR--TYRE--2*0-MM

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 121,969 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2007 121,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2006 117,318 miles

CORROSION TO OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SHARP ADGE (TAPED)

LARGE CRACK TO OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT UNIT

OFF SIDE FRONT BUMPER END LOOSE

OFF SIDE REAR BUMPER END LOOSE

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING BOX (FREE PLAY)

VERY SMALL LEAK TO REAR AXLE OIL SEAL

Fail 9 Aug 2006 117,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gear box to prop shaft DONUT has excess wear

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Off side rear wheel arch has sharp rusted edges,Taped over with packing tape

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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A330 JJO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 A330 JJO, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A330 JJO registered?

A330 JJO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A330 JJO safe to buy?

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