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A20 OWW

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,000 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,000 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,343 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,157 miles

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.

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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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?

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