MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Inner Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside rear bump stop missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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A109 WGP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A109 WGP, 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 A109 WGP registered?
A109 WGP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1983.
Is A109 WGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A109 WGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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