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JVT 942K

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,080 mi
Last recorded79,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVT 942K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside manifold/gasket. (7.1.2)

Last two sections of exhaust heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Nearside parking brake a little slow to fully release after application.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 77,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 77,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 73,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006

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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JVT 942K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 JVT 942K, 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 55 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 JVT 942K registered?

JVT 942K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is JVT 942K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVT 942K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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