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JBJ 740K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBJ 740K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2019 38,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 38,066 miles

minor exhaust blow

Pass 28 May 2016 37,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 37,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,592 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 37,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front brake hose soft to touch

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,525 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,509 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 37,507 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,496 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 37,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 37,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JBJ 740K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 JBJ 740K, 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 54 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 JBJ 740K registered?

JBJ 740K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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