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A352 SCK

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,095 mi
Last recorded189,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA352 SCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 189,095 miles

Offside Rear inner wing covered with heavily sealant

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

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

both sides front inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 11 Apr 2014 187,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 187,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 187,828 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front flooring corners corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 187,828 miles

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

offside and nearside front flooring corners corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 187,620 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded through, out of range of precribed areas

offside front floor corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 186,502 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear discs poor/been standing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 186,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear discs poor/been standing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 186,481 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in steering box and idler

slight wear on nearside rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2010 185,988 miles

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

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

engine oil

front anti roll bar bushes cracked

rear cv boots perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 185,719 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside front droplink bushes perished

nearside front has a little play in the wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 184,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 183,988 miles

Engine covered with oil

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 178,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 178,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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A352 SCK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A352 SCK, 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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A352 SCK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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