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JMM 950W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 950W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 82,625 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,588 miles

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,563 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,552 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tred

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,450 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

unable to check all brake pipes due to covers

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres are deteriorated with age.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded.

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

Oil leak

Slight bind on Nearside Front brake.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,087 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,082 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 81,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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JMM 950W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 JMM 950W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JMM 950W registered?

JMM 950W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 September 1980.

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