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JYT 21W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 21W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,400 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light switch stiff to operate

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering drag link slight play in bushes

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 98,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,835 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 98,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,585 miles

front subframe bushes worn

front wishbone bushes worn

rad leaking

slight blow exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,585 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front subframe bushes worn

front wishbone bushes worn

rad leaking

slight blow exhaust

Fail 27 May 2008 98,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch

corrosion to rear floor

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

rear brake application uneven

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion occuring on vehicle structure in several areas - both sill panels - front chassis members - wheel arches at front on ends of sills

Pass 8 May 2006 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion starting on offside rear bumper/wing

front metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting

nearside front head lamp unit slightly loose

nearside rear and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes begining to deteriorate

Fail 8 May 2006 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion starting on offside rear bumper/wing

front metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting

nearside front head lamp unit slightly loose

nearside rear and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes begining to deteriorate

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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JYT 21W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JYT 21W, 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 JYT 21W registered?

JYT 21W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 July 1981.

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The MOT history for JYT 21W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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