MOT Status
Mileage
95,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JEP 181W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 JEP 181W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JEP 181W registered?
JEP 181W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 January 1981.
Is JEP 181W safe to buy?
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