MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,559 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both outer sills corroded
genaral underbody corrosion
surface corrosion exhaust
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both outer sills corroded
genaral underbody corrosion
surface corrosion exhaust
Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Temp repairs to bodywork with tape.
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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A110 XJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A110 XJB, 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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A110 XJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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