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A40 SYT

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,407 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

park brake only 17% efficiency

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,888 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 74,305 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,295 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 69,332 miles

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

osf and nsf balljoint boot spilt

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,332 miles

osf and nsf balljoint boot spilt

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,646 miles

ADVISE THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES GETING LOW . †ADVISE THAT ALL DISCS ARE RUSTY.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 64,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE BOTH RONT TYRES GETING LOW †ADVISE THAT ALL DISCS ARE RUSTY.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 64,607 miles

Nearside 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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A40 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A40 SYT, 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 A40 SYT registered?

A40 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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