MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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A20 OWW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A20 OWW, 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 A20 OWW registered?
A20 OWW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A20 OWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 OWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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