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A129 HPL

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 93,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

holed at rear of nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

spare tyre deflated

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 92,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,201 miles

handbrake on/off tell tale lamp inoperative

Fail 4 May 2016 92,201 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

handbrake on/off tell tale lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch holed X2 (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front sill holed

offside front sill holed

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front subframe bushes have movement

Fail 6 Apr 2015 92,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front subframe bushes have movement

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear of offside front inner arch holed

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,978 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,493 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,487 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,487 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A129 HPL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 A129 HPL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A129 HPL registered?

A129 HPL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 October 1983.

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