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A26 TYB

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 78,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 75,827 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 75,821 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,678 miles

corrosion on o/s/f floor

slight exhaust leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 29 May 2019 74,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 73,854 miles

both front drop link rubbers perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,075 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 66,640 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,307 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,469 miles

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

handbrake lever base pivot slightly worn.

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,941 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,381 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 TYB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYB, 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 A26 TYB registered?

A26 TYB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A26 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 TYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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