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A128 BAM

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 132,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 132,841 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake performance just met the required limit

Fail 20 May 2022 132,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake performance just met the required limit

Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,085 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both floor pans corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance just met the required limits

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 130,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard lights inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,514 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Hose going into steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,522 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 114,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 114,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 105,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r floor pan corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

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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A128 BAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A128 BAM, 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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A128 BAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 March 1984.

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