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JLR 555K

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,090 mi
Last recorded29,090 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLR 555K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,090 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,977 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,853 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,769 miles

corrosion behind front bumper

Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,734 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion through front x member by near side bumper mount

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,360 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 26,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,949 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 19,949 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,676 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 15,659 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 14,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 14,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JLR 555K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLR 555K, 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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JLR 555K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 September 1971.

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