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A40 HPG

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

386,546 mi
Last recorded386,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 386,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 386,459 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 385,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 384,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 383,851 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 383,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blowing ag valve gasket on exhaust manifold

Pass 11 Jan 2017 381,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 379,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 379,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 375,917 miles

surface corrosion both frontjack point auther sill

Pass 16 Jan 2014 371,784 miles

slight play front prop shaft coupling rubber

Pass 16 Jan 2013 367,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 361,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 356,357 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 349,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 349,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 340,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 334,413 miles

Both rear exhaust joint clamps have rusted away

Front brakes are binding a little, maybe pads are tight in calipers

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 326,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small rust hole in the nearside main chassis (marked with yellow chalk).

Pass 3 Jan 2006 317,378 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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A40 HPG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A40 HPG, 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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A40 HPG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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