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KBJ 86J

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 86J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 33,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,486 miles

Front tyres are starting to perish.

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play worn (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake is binding - not excessively, attention recommended.

Offside front brake is binding - on limit - attention recommended.

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract.

Parking brake cable is slack but there is reserve travel at lever.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake imbalance on limit - (30%) - attention recommended.

Rear brakes are binding - on limit - attention recommended.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,769 miles

Rear brakes bind when wheels are suspended but run freely on a level surface.

Some play in Nearside lower king pin bush/bearing.

Some play in offside king pin lower bush/bearing.

Two rearmost exhaust rubber mountings are missing. System is still supported but remaining rings are are splitting - attention required.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,688 miles

Offside slight play in king pin

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,685 miles

Front front brake application uneven offside is 45% behind nearside (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 45kg (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding 29kg (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding 34kg (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Some play in nearside and offside king pins bearings/bushes but not to excess.

Unable to fully test wheel bearings with binding brakes.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,554 miles

Both rear brakes are binding but not excessively.

Fuel lines attached to nearside front chassis are fouled by steering arm on full lock.

Indicator stalk holds in position if operated gently, attention recommended.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake outer cables' casings are worn through in places.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,554 miles

Both rear brakes are binding but not excessively.

Fuel lines attached to nearside front chassis are fouled by steering arm on full lock.

Indicator stalk holds in position if operated gently, attention recommended.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake outer cables' casings are worn through in places.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,358 miles

slight play to n/s and o/s front king pins

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,512 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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KBJ 86J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBJ 86J, 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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KBJ 86J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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