MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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JPO 617H is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,833 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 JPO 617H, 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 57 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JPO 617H registered?
JPO 617H is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 August 1969.
Is JPO 617H safe to buy?
The MOT history for JPO 617H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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