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A164 MDD

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA164 MDD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 157,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,719 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 157,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,703 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 157,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 157,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 157,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 157,438 miles

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

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

o/s/and n/side tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 157,276 miles

slight corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 26 Feb 2009 157,248 miles

All four tyres underinflated

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

Puncture in o/s front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 157,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 156,695 miles

rear brake discs worn

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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A164 MDD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A164 MDD, 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 A164 MDD registered?

A164 MDD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 February 1984.

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