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960 MRL

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration960 MRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s front floor

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 84,424 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

body has corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2016 83,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

body has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body has corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,587 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body has corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,193 miles

front number plate broken

o/s/f inner arch holed not within

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,193 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front number plate broken

o/s/f inner arch holed not within

Fail 12 Feb 2014 82,163 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

feul pipes corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,559 miles

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

body has some corrosion

both front tyres cracking

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2008 79,429 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,873 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Pass 24 Jun 2005 65,718 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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960 MRL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 960 MRL, 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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960 MRL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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