MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not grommeted properly & rubbing on body work (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f+o/s/f droplink rubbers spliting
tyre side walls have surface cracks
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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A185 FBA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A185 FBA, 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 A185 FBA registered?
A185 FBA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 January 1984.
Is A185 FBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A185 FBA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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