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JBY 346J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,325 mi
Last recorded10,325 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 346J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 10,325 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 10,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,207 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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JBY 346J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBY 346J, 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 JBY 346J registered?

JBY 346J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is JBY 346J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 346J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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