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FTJ 403J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,085 mi
Last recorded21,085 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTJ 403J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 11,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movment in o/side rear bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 3,438 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 91,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,463 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 107,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 107,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FTJ 403J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FTJ 403J, 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 FTJ 403J registered?

FTJ 403J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FTJ 403J safe to buy?

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