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A156 YOV

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,784 mi
Last recorded62,784 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 62,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 62,782 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2020 62,723 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,794 miles

Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,790 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,995 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,981 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake bind from rear wheels (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A156 YOV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A156 YOV, 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 A156 YOV registered?

A156 YOV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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