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JOH 733W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,930 mi
Last recorded79,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 733W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,991 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake pipe loose to air filter

n/s/f bumper support bracket has a bolt missing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air intake pipe loose to air filter

n/s/f bumper support bracket has a bolt missing

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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JOH 733W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JOH 733W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOH 733W registered?

JOH 733W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is JOH 733W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 733W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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