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A347 SJD

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,734 mi
Last recorded222,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA347 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 222,734 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around upper spring cusp (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around upper spring cusp (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 222,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 222,739 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 222,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 222,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 222,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 222,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2014 222,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 May 2013 222,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 222,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 218,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 211,945 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 May 2009 203,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 191,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 185,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 179,098 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 178,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A347 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A347 SJD, 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 A347 SJD registered?

A347 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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