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JOB 771W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 771W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 162,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 162,017 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 161,067 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 159,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 158,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 157,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 157,341 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,084 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 156,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 21 Jul 2010 156,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 156,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 155,885 miles

FLOOR RUSTED ( BEHIND MUDFLAP ) OUTSIDE PRES. AREA O/S/F

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

PRES. AREA WEAK N/S/R SUSPENSION

REVERSE LIGHT INOP O/S

Pass 26 Jul 2007 155,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 155,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 155,456 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 155,456 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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JOB 771W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOB 771W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOB 771W registered?

JOB 771W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 January 1981.

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