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A112 AWJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA112 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 125,567 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Jun 2011 125,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Sep 2008 125,114 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 121,930 miles

off side rear chassis rail corrosion borderline

Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,072 miles

both front tyres starting to perish bordeline

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

security of exhaust very borderline

Fail 5 Sep 2006 116,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to perish very borderline

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

security of exhaust very borderline

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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A112 AWJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A112 AWJ, 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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What year was A112 AWJ registered?

A112 AWJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 March 1984.

Is A112 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A112 AWJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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