MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard lights inoperative
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)
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
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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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