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A13 NYE

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,914 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 117,845 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,707 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in gearbox to propshaft coupling

Pass 23 Jun 2012 106,809 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre parrished

Fail 30 Apr 2012 106,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust manifold repaired with exhaust bandage

Front exhaust pipe repaired with exhaust bandage

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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

Offside front tyre perished and worn unevenly

Oil leak

Smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,634 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 104,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,752 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,671 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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A13 NYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A13 NYE, 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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What year was A13 NYE registered?

A13 NYE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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