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A264 PNB

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,275 mi
Last recorded109,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA264 PNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,033 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering fluid cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,598 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,855 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 107,245 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,352 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 104,986 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 103,293 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,301 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2006 100,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 100,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

o/s f floor slight corrosion

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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A264 PNB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A264 PNB, 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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A264 PNB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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