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NJC 26R

1977 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 28093,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJC 26R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion undwer body general corrosion on chaisy and suspension due to the age of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,843 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

ex mtg missing rear

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,614 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,784 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 95,784 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,032 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system badly repaired and blowing slight gases

Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,032 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system badly repaired and blowing slight gases

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 93,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to open both rear doors from outside the vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/passenger rear door is not open from out side

rear passengerseat back rest n/s/rear not secured

Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/passenger rear door is not open from out side

rear passengerseat back rest n/s/rear not secured

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,269 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 88,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 85,149 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,546 miles

n/s sill/doorstep corroding.

n/s/f chassis/bumper mounting corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 80,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

n/s sill/door step corroding.

n/s/f chassis/bumper mounting corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,350 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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NJC 26R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,758 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 NJC 26R, 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 49 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 NJC 26R registered?

NJC 26R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 February 1977.

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