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A110 YEP

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,225 mi
Last recorded114,225 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 YEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,225 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 114,225 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,225 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING, VACUUM ACCUMULATOR MOUNTING PLATE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside INDICATOR TELL TALE VERY DIM

Oil leak, but not excessive AUTO BOX COOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL FOUR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, vacuum accumulator mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside indicator tell tale very dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH, very defective, likely wont clear once they and washers operative (3.4 (b) (i))

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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A110 YEP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 YEP, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A110 YEP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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