MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F Shocker dust cover missing
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/F Shocker dust cover missing
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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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JFT 252N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 2,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 JFT 252N, 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 51 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 JFT 252N registered?
JFT 252N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1975.
Is JFT 252N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JFT 252N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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