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A800 HPK

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2717cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

293,157 mi
Last recorded293,157 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 HPK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,717cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 293,157 miles

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

both head light converters deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 293,152 miles

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

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

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

both head light converters deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 292,036 miles

free play at steering wheel

knocking noise from steering box

oil leak

vehicle corossion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 291,966 miles

front brake imbalance

knocking noise from steering poss steering box

oil leaks

under bonnet sound deadening mat loose

vehicle corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2013 291,966 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance

knocking noise from steering poss steering box

oil leaks

under bonnet sound deadening mat loose

vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 291,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil seepage

Pass 12 Apr 2011 290,731 miles

play in steering box

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 285,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

oil seepage

play in nearside steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2009 284,814 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

knocking noise from steering poss column

nearside front shock absorber damp

strong smell of fuel from vehicle no leaks found during test

Fail 31 Mar 2009 284,814 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

knocking noise from steering poss column

nearside front shock absorber damp

strong smell of fuel from vehicle no leaks found during test

Pass 8 Apr 2008 280,547 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to rear wheel arches

damage to offside front wheel

engine oil leak

play in steering joints

Fail 8 Apr 2008 280,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to rear wheel arches

damage to offside front wheel

engine oil leak

play in steering joints

Pass 12 Apr 2007 277,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 277,015 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM AUTO G/BOX †N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP †PLAY IN O/S STEERING IDLER DROP ARM BUSH

Pass 15 Mar 2006 270,443 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 270,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW †BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED †N/S/F SHOCK DAMP †

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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A800 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 A800 HPK, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A800 HPK registered?

A800 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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