MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamps fitted kick up going wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamps fitted kick up going wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s should be on o/s (4.5.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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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C913 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 C913 JGL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C913 JGL registered?
C913 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 July 1986.
Is C913 JGL safe to buy?
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