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JHY 450L

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,870 mi
Last recorded49,870 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 450L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,883 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,879 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JHY 450L is a 1972 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 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 JHY 450L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JHY 450L?

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What year was JHY 450L registered?

JHY 450L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is JHY 450L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHY 450L 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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