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A111 NJK

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,416 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,615 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,614 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak

back panel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear & offside rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,030 miles

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.

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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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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