MOT Status
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121,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
all coil springs corroded
exhaust slightly corroded
front anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated
front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated
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
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
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
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)
general underbody corrosion
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
os front brake backplate corroded
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
front brake o/s n/s back plates corroded
front number plate
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
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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A206 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 June 1984.
Is A206 RBW safe to buy?
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