MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
breather pipes missing at fuel filler neck
damper hanging down below crankshaft pulley
n/s/r door dosent open
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
breather pipes missing at fuel filler neck
damper hanging down below crankshaft pulley
n/s/r door dosent open
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
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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EGJ 400J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 EGJ 400J, 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 56 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 EGJ 400J registered?
EGJ 400J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 August 1970.
Is EGJ 400J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EGJ 400J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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