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A130 YOM

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 158,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 155,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of wheel archess and floor member corroded

slight corrorion to near side sill jacking point

Fail 16 Oct 2015 155,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foor chassi member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheelarch/sill section (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported securing straps missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of wheel archess and floor member corroded

slight corrorion to near side sill jacking point

Pass 24 Oct 2014 151,926 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

PROPSHAFT FRONT RUBBER COUPLING WORN

Pass 2 Oct 2013 147,420 miles

gear box oil leaks

propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 144,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 144,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,517 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 141,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 138,838 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 136,469 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,685 miles

bump stops missing

corrotion around f/o/s suspention mounting

exhaust corroding

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Oct 2008 134,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bump stops missing

corrotion around f/o/s suspention mounting

exhaust corroding

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2007 132,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s & n/s headlight image poor

Pass 6 Oct 2007 132,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

headlight image poor

Fail 4 Oct 2007 132,779 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,970 miles

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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A130 YOM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A130 YOM, 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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A130 YOM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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