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JGY 4K

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 4K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 102,094 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 99,287 miles

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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JGY 4K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JGY 4K, 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 JGY 4K registered?

JGY 4K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 September 1971.

Is JGY 4K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGY 4K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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