MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking leak on or around steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
slight play in o/s/r.wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
centre exhaust mount deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
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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JVF 885K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 JVF 885K, 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 54 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 JVF 885K registered?
JVF 885K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 March 1972.
Is JVF 885K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JVF 885K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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