MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,345 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside WING INDICATOR NOT WORKING
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp seized (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer trunnion (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing trunnion (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
All tyres cracking due to age
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing outer trunnion (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMA 545K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 JMA 545K, 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.
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How do I check the history of JMA 545K?
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What year was JMA 545K registered?
JMA 545K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is JMA 545K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMA 545K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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