MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
body work tatty and untidy
heavy welding repairs
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r floor rear sub-frame mount area poorly repaired
o/s/f sear-belt operation fouled by centre-pillar cover
slight movement between idler-arm and linkages to near-side front
vacuum leaks from engine vacuum pipes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r floor rear sub-frame mount area poorly repaired
o/s/f sear-belt operation fouled by centre-pillar cover
slight movement between idler-arm and linkages to near-side front
vacuum leaks from engine vacuum pipes
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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A123 FGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A123 FGW, 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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A123 FGW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 February 1984.
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