MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential Oil leak
surface corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle on front and rear suspension component
new number plates stuck over old with tape
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
new number plates stuck over old with tape
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
both front discs are slightly lipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
both front discs are slightly lipped
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust mounting split osr brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded but not within any suspension or steering component.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded but not within any suspension or steering component.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre low on inner edge
rear diff leak
rear tyres getting low in centre of tread
slight exhaust blow centre section
some brake pipes pitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated
cant see front brake pads
n/s/front wheel slightly binding
o/s center exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
oil leak
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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JFH 1V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Bronze with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 JFH 1V, 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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JFH 1V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 February 1981.
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