MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.
nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.
Brake performance unable to be tested Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.
nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.
nearside rear reverse lamp is inoperative.
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion Both Sills (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded but not blowing
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front 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)
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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A107 DPD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 A107 DPD, 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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A107 DPD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 September 1983.
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