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JAZ 6102

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6102
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,976 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 78,442 miles

old repairs to underbody, heavily undersealed

play in steering

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,765 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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JAZ 6102 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 JAZ 6102, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 6102 registered?

JAZ 6102 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 December 1980.

Is JAZ 6102 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 6102 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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