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JJX 192W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJX 192W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,580 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,485 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre worn low on inside

offside rear tyre wearing low in centre

Fail 3 Aug 2012 86,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre worn low on inside

offside rear tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,420 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight seepage of fluid from steering box

Fail 28 Jun 2010 86,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight seepage of fluid from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,351 miles

advise 24% imbalance

advise corrosion to o/s/r inner arch

advise exhaust blowing from centre section

advise rear box poor condition

adviserear flexys corroded and very poor condition

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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JJX 192W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JJX 192W, 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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What year was JJX 192W registered?

JJX 192W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is JJX 192W safe to buy?

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