MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JYY 57J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 57J, 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 57J registered?
JYY 57J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 April 1971.
Is JYY 57J safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYY 57J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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