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DJJ 33W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJJ 33W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,781 miles

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

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

slight leak from exhaust manifold!

Pass 10 May 2011 86,521 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 86,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,740 miles

slight blow on exhaust down pipe

slight side movement in handbrake lever

surface rust on main metal brake pipe to main rear t-junction

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,308 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight mark on n/s/f seat belt webbing

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight mark on n/s/f seat belt webbing

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,653 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 304019416321

Fail 15 Nov 2006 83,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s front, lower suspension arms

slight freeplay in steering

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe to rear 'T' junction

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends

Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy flakey corrosion on frount and rear suspension arms

heavy flakey corrosion on o/s/f anti roll bar pin

heavy flakey corrosion on o/s/r upper structure area behind wheel

oil leak

propshaft defective

Fail 16 Nov 2005 81,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy flakey corrosion on anti-roll bar link pin

heavy flakey corrosion on frount and rear lower suspension arms

propshaft defective

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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DJJ 33W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 DJJ 33W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DJJ 33W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 November 1980.

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