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4 WAG

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,545 mi
Last recorded15,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 15,501 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Across Front Cross Member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 15,422 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES ACROSS FRONT CROSS MEMBER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged KINKED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 15,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,248 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel lines corroded

fog light tell tale not working at the beginning of re-test but illuminated at the end of test

Fail 17 Nov 2016 15,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,145 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 15,076 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 15,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 15,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,909 miles

nearside wiper deteriorated but still clears screen

oil leak rear of engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Sep 2012 14,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 14,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,481 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,471 miles

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

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

Car corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake reserve travel

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

surface corrosion rear

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,283 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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4 WAG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 4 WAG, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4 WAG registered?

4 WAG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 September 1983.

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