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A171 PNC

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,809 miles

Full underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2024 94,809 miles

Full underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 94,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 94,079 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,681 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 93,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie at anti rollbar. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded scuttle pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed in putty (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 91,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,220 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,238 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,762 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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A171 PNC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A171 PNC, 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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A171 PNC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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