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JJE 68N

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJE 68N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 72,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 72,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches

exaust mount rubbers deteriorated

front and rear number plates cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall has small cut

rear differential leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,767 miles

as per advisory sheet on test number 233330817400

Fail 20 Apr 2007 68,767 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

anti roll bar bushes worn

exhaust mounts perished

front inner wings corroded

front lower arms corroded

o/s/f hub noisy

rear subframe mounts damaged

rear axle leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2005 67,770 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 67,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

anti roll bar bushes worn

centre steering idler o/s ball joint worn

front discs worn

front steering lock stops worn/ corroded

indicator switch intermittant

inner track control arm bushes worn

n/s/r flexi twisted

rear sills coroded

rear sub frame bushes worn

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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JJE 68N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 JJE 68N, 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 JJE 68N registered?

JJE 68N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 January 1975.

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