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A333 FRC

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,950 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,950 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold joint (7.1.2)

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

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,710 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,960 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 60,941 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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A333 FRC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A333 FRC, 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 A333 FRC registered?

A333 FRC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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