MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
gearbox oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Small oil. leak rear axle
Oil leaks
Washers jets weak
servere gearbox oil leak
slight leak to steering box
slight play to off side rear wheel bearing
slight sepage to power steering hose
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
servere gearbox oil leak
slight leak to steering box
slight play to off side rear wheel bearing
slight sepage to power steering hose
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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FMW 165J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 FMW 165J, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FMW 165J?
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What year was FMW 165J registered?
FMW 165J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is FMW 165J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMW 165J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FMW 165J have outstanding finance?
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