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A206 RBW

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA206 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,400 miles

Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate corroded /damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024
Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,214 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central general surface corrosion to underside

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes cracking and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,878 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

front anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated

front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

front anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated

front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,292 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,230 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 120,230 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wheel arch/upper suspension mounting area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 119,980 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,777 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 119,545 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 3 Jul 2012 119,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,607 miles

os front brake backplate corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 117,607 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os front brake backplate corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 116,931 miles

front brake o/s n/s back plates corroded

front number plate

Fail 14 Oct 2009 116,931 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake o/s n/s back plates corroded

front number plate

o/s head light slight damage

Pass 12 May 2008 116,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 116,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 116,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 116,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A206 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver 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 A206 RBW, 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 A206 RBW registered?

A206 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A206 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A206 RBW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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