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A271 TMJ

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,290 mi
Last recorded215,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 TMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 215,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 211,255 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 208,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 201,321 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 201,321 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 197,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 192,403 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 192,387 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front outer sill rusted to hole not with in 30 cm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 187,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 187,733 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 181,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 181,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 176,571 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 167,898 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 167,873 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 161,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 161,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blow from exhaust manifold area

o/s/r tyre low on edges

slight oil residue around power steering pipes under bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2011 153,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside outer cv boot insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2010 145,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside outer cv boot insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 140,647 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 15 May 2008 138,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 11 Jun 2007 134,146 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 134,115 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 133,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 133,713 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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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A271 TMJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green 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 A271 TMJ, 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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A271 TMJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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