MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering turrett (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside bonnet by shock absorber top nut assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both nearside and offside rear body has slight corrosion
oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhausts system corroded
slight oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhausts system corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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JNJ 608V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 JNJ 608V, 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 JNJ 608V registered?
JNJ 608V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 June 1980.
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