MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
visual emissions check.
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear nearside brake has slight bind
slight exhaust leak at rear.
visual check only on emissions.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
visual check only on emissions.
slight exhaust leak at rear.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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FVN 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 FVN 263J, 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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What year was FVN 263J registered?
FVN 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 1971.
Is FVN 263J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVN 263J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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