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JYY 488J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,704 mi
Last recorded14,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 488J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 14,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 14,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 centre support rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 11,712 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2016 11,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,952 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,432 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,390 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,380 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,352 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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JYY 488J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 JYY 488J, 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 55 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 JYY 488J registered?

JYY 488J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JYY 488J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 488J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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