MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front subframe mounts weak
Gearbox drive rubber in poor condition
General under body corrosion
Oil leaks
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front anti rollbar bushs starting too perish
Front subframe mounts weak
Gearbox drive rubber in poor condition
General under body corrosion
Oil leaks
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper leaking slightly.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Screen chipped.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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A293 FRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A293 FRB, 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 A293 FRB registered?
A293 FRB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A293 FRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A293 FRB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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