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A4 LPM

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,280 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,195 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all 3 rear seats have no seat belts (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,015 miles

general corrosion on body,suspension components and brake /fuel pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,004 miles

all suspension bushes split and perished

body corrosion in places

metal brake and fuel pipes corroded in places

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,990 miles

rear radius arm bushes in very poor condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both around compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking between pump and filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside front outer brake pad appears to be coming away from backing

rear radius arm bushes in very poor condition

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,909 miles

n/s/front spot lamp inop

rear trailing arm bushes perished & split

slight corrosion on brake pipes over chassis

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 7 Oct 2014 86,909 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

n/s/front spot lamp inop

o/s/front disc poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes perished & split

slight corrosion on brake pipes over chassis

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,699 miles

Fuel hose cracking at rear.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 86,699 miles

Fuel hose cracking at rear.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,811 miles

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

front arm bushes perished

fuel pipes heavlly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,162 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2009 85,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns and os body in holes

Fail 30 Oct 2008 84,000 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns and os body in holes

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 83,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,307 miles

front discs in poor condition

no rear seats or seat belts fitted when vehicle retested

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 9 Nov 2006 82,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering has slight play in machanism

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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A4 LPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 A4 LPM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A4 LPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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