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A26 RJH

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,416 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,416 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,823 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,469 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 115,279 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,420 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 113,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 113,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 113,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 113,136 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body rust developing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 112,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 109,571 miles

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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A26 RJH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A26 RJH, 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 A26 RJH registered?

A26 RJH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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