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JYK 595N

1975 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 28065,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYK 595N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 96,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 95,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,855 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 94,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,893 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,659 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 94,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 94,034 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 92,672 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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JYK 595N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,966 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 JYK 595N, 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 51 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 JYK 595N registered?

JYK 595N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 July 1975.

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