MOT Status
Mileage
117,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A180 VAB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 A180 VAB, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A180 VAB registered?
A180 VAB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is A180 VAB safe to buy?
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