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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
spare tyre deflated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
handbrake on/off tell tale lamp inoperative
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
handbrake on/off tell tale lamp inoperative
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
offside rear brake binding slightly
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A129 HPL safe to buy?
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