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A207 SYX

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 SYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 65,845 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 65,837 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 64,695 miles

Fuel pipe damp

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,691 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,271 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 62,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 62,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,254 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,628 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 57,628 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,963 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

hydraulic fluid level low

main beam warning light not working

Pass 9 May 2011 51,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 51,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear brake pad retainer spring brocken

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,993 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,486 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,780 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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A207 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A207 SYX, 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 A207 SYX registered?

A207 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 November 1983.

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