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A307 RWL

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,255 mi
Last recorded111,255 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA307 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 111,255 miles

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

O/S/F floorpan holed and corroded, outside prescribed area.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil, sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 111,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel approx 25mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 109,704 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have some smearing in use

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 17 May 2018 108,210 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Front wipers are a bit smeary.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,134 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 105,758 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

slight play in throttle linkage assembly

Pass 22 May 2015 103,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 100,453 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 88,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear anti rollbar mount area is surface rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 85,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,603 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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A307 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 A307 RWL, 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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A307 RWL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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