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JBY 566J

2011 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 28062,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 566J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,472 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Advise seat belts are to short they require attension

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,112 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 566J is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 62,270 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 566J, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JBY 566J registered?

JBY 566J is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is JBY 566J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 566J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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