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A176 BHL

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,190 mi
Last recorded91,190 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,190 miles

Floor corroded/holed at offside front not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak Engine/rear diff ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Floor corroded/holed at offside front not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak Engine/rear diff ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,996 miles

Floor corroded /holed,not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak Engine /rear differential ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Floor corroded /holed,not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak Engine /rear differential ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,327 miles

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

Oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,440 miles

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

Oil leak

hazard lamp switch sticky

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,203 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,201 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front fog light in-op

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,292 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,291 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 82,200 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,808 miles

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

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

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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A176 BHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A176 BHL, 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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A176 BHL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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