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CMJ 999L

1973 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 28048,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 999L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 18,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 23 Aug 2011 17,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 17,780 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 17,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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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CMJ 999L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 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 CMJ 999L, 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 53 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 CMJ 999L registered?

CMJ 999L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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