MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
some areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
back panel slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear & offside rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
offside front tyre sidewalls cracking
offside rear tyre sidewallks cracking
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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A111 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 A111 NJK, 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 A111 NJK registered?
A111 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A111 NJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A111 NJK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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