MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering fluid cooler (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
main beam tell tale not working
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)
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)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A264 PNB registered?
A264 PNB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A264 PNB safe to buy?
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