CarVerify

Free Car Check

A250 JBW

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,378 mi
Last recorded124,378 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,378 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 124,370 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,331 miles

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

offside and nearside front wing corrosion

offside and nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,331 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated mid sill deterioted (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated mid sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

offside and nearside front wing corrosion

offside and nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2019 119,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,946 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,456 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,913 miles

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

tracking out

Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,913 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

tracking out

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,352 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 101,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 97,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 97,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,016 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 91,015 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A250 JBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A250 JBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A250 JBW?

You can check the full history of A250 JBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A250 JBW registered?

A250 JBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A250 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A250 JBW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A250 JBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A250 JBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.