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JBY 475J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,808 mi
Last recorded24,808 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 475J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 23,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,163 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,735 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 22,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,720 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 21,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 19,345 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 19,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 17,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 475J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 JBY 475J, 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 475J registered?

JBY 475J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JBY 475J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 475J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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