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A367 ABL

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,250 mi
Last recorded189,250 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA367 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 189,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

structure weak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 186,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in steering box & idler

Fail 19 Nov 2008 186,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in steering box & idler

Pass 30 Nov 2007 183,376 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on supporting panel below radiator

nearside front tyre low on inside edge

slight movement in steering box

Fail 16 Nov 2007 183,135 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight movement in steering box

corrosion on supporting panel below radiator

nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 179,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 176,815 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 176,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.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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A367 ABL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A367 ABL, 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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A367 ABL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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