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A107 DPD

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

184,671 mi
Last recorded184,671 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA107 DPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 184,671 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,252 miles

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.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 184,218 miles

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.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 183,120 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 182,919 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 182,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 182,079 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 181,669 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 181,669 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 180,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 179,075 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both Sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 178,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013
Fail 15 Aug 2013

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 176,696 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 176,696 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 176,196 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 176,196 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 175,367 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 175,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 175,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 175,072 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 174,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 173,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 172,713 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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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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