MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak rear diff ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak engine oil ()
Oil leak rear diff ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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JYH 62K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 JYH 62K, 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 JYH 62K registered?
JYH 62K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 February 1972.
Is JYH 62K safe to buy?
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