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JVV 737V

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 737V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 101,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JVV 737V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 JVV 737V, 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 47 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 JVV 737V registered?

JVV 737V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JVV 737V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVV 737V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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