MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all tyres perishing
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear discs corroding
rear diff slight oil leak
slight engine oil leak
front discs lipped
front pads low
rear discs pitted
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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A12 STA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 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 A12 STA, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of A12 STA?
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What year was A12 STA registered?
A12 STA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 January 1993.
Is A12 STA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 STA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A12 STA have outstanding finance?
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