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A17 BNM

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 119,311 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 119,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 119,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,033 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,033 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush fitted too the rear of the subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 117,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,525 miles

slight play steering

Pass 13 Dec 2011 114,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,860 miles

offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 98,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front outer sill, inner arches & rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill, inner arches & rear bumper panel corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 89,693 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 8,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,593 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 84,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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A17 BNM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A17 BNM, 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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A17 BNM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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