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JUL 669W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,026 mi
Last recorded62,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 669W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,890 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,810 miles

Centre exhaust rubber 1 broken 1 cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,783 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,484 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,483 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,480 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,402 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 61,402 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,928 miles

All tyres craked and wearing on inner edges

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,926 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres craked and wearing on inner edges

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,474 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,238 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting to split

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,854 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 59,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all jacking points corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,159 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills slightly corroded no holes made with c.a.t

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ferrule ends slightly corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight blow from down pipe of exhaust.

Pass 27 May 2005 56,643 miles

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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JUL 669W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JUL 669W, 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 JUL 669W registered?

JUL 669W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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The MOT history for JUL 669W shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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