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A19 ABG

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,138 mi
Last recorded131,138 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ABG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 131,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 130,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,148 miles

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play in there fixings

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play in there fixings

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2017 128,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,426 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 126,426 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 126,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Oct 2013 126,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 124,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 123,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 119,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn to indicator level

play in offside steering box and idler arm bushes

welded repair areas appear satisfactory,covered with underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2008 119,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn to indicator level

play in offside steering box and idler arm bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2007 115,418 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 111,822 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 111,822 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A19 ABG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A19 ABG, 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 A19 ABG registered?

A19 ABG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A19 ABG safe to buy?

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