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E777 JYX

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 JYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 16,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,291 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 15,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,228 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 14,216 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,140 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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E777 JYX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 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 E777 JYX, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E777 JYX registered?

E777 JYX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E777 JYX safe to buy?

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