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JNJ 583V

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 583V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 146,076 miles

some rust inner wheel arches, chassis legs, closers, fuel lines, x members, and general underside....

Fail 6 Jun 2007 146,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to all fuel lines, smell of petrol inside vehicle, no sighn of leaks.... petrol can in boot...possible cause of smell.....

n/s/rear tyre wall abrasions...

some rust to inn er wheel arches, sills, floor pans, chassis legs front and rear x members, suspension mounts and general underside. . .

Pass 23 Dec 2005 141,476 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 141,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

corrosion to 2 x coil spring mounts rear.

corrosion to fuel lines,inner sills, closers chassis legs, pans etc

slight play to steering box and arms

wear to front supension top mounts bushes,rear axle beam mounts

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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JNJ 583V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 JNJ 583V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JNJ 583V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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