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JMA 545K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,345 mi
Last recorded52,345 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 545K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,345 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,341 miles

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 52,288 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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