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A127 UYU

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 125,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,332 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VACUM CHAMBER UNDER O/S WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged RUBBING OFF WHEEL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VACUM CHAMBER UNDER O/S WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

Pass 19 May 2022 120,922 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill has significant corrosion

Offside Front Inner sill has significant corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,325 miles

Nearside sill heavily corroded at front

Offside sill heavily corroded at front

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,916 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 119,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 119,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 119,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 119,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pump pipes in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 118,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator leaking

rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 26 Jan 2009 118,377 miles

radiator leaking

rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 118,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 117,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 117,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A127 UYU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A127 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A127 UYU registered?

A127 UYU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 June 1984.

Is A127 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A127 UYU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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