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A13 BLU

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 168,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 168,656 miles

Underbody inspection restricted due to heavy underbody coating

heavy underbody coating restricting full corosion inspection

no interior rear view mirror fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underbody inspection restricted due to heavy underbody coating

heavy underbody coating restricting full corosion inspection

no interior rear view mirror fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 166,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 166,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 166,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 166,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner shoulder.

offside front & offside rear & near5side rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

offside headlamp condensation inside lense.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 164,140 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deterioration.

Both rear drive shaft outer gaiters worn.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 158,807 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 158,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R Drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking O/S Windscreen slightly scratched Rear reg.plate slightly delaminated O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 153,931 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 153,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 148,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 148,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S door interior handle slightly loose O/S/F position lamp slightly dim Front no. plate slightly cracked Brake fluid slightly dark in colour Both front jacking points repaired by welding

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Rear gearbox mount slightly deteriorated O/S/R no.plate lamp slightly dim

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2006 144,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A13 BLU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A13 BLU, 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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A13 BLU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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