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AFL 263J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,290 mi
Last recorded30,290 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 263J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,290 miles

small oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 29,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,436 miles

Both back box exhaust rubbers slightly perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,338 miles

Oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal

ns parking brake efficiency low

osf slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,772 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

osf slight bind

Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

osf slight bind

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,705 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr & osf brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,365 miles

rear ex mounting

o/s/r slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s park brake eff low

Fail 12 Dec 2007 24,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s park brake eff low

o/s/r slight brake bind

rear ex mounting

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,435 miles

brake service

c/o possibly high when cold

Fail 5 Dec 2006 23,435 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,827 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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AFL 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AFL 263J, 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.

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What year was AFL 263J registered?

AFL 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is AFL 263J safe to buy?

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