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JYY 559J

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,385 mi
Last recorded8,385 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 559J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 8,385 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 8,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 8,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,903 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 559J is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 JYY 559J, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JYY 559J registered?

JYY 559J is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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The MOT history for JYY 559J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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