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JYL 701W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,236 mi
Last recorded90,236 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 701W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Vehicle unable to idle after emissions had been carried out

Pass 10 May 2013 88,144 miles

Oil leak

n/s front innerwing brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s rear tyre has slight cuts not exposing ply cords

Fail 8 May 2013 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

n/s front innerwing brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s rear tyre has slight cuts not exposing ply cords

Pass 10 May 2012 85,285 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front and o/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Fail 3 May 2012 85,285 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front and o/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,278 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 83,285 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JYL 701W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 JYL 701W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JYL 701W registered?

JYL 701W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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