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ACB 6V

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACB 6V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,822 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 143,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 143,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 141,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 141,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 139,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 137,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 136,768 miles

both center exhaust rubbers heavily perished

both outer sills corroded

both rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar drop link bushes heavily perished

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 12 May 2007 135,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front tyre outer sidewalls perishing and wearing on the outer edges

front brake pads wearing

front registration plate cracked

metal fuel pipes corroding at the pump unit

offside front fog lamp glass stone chipped

play in the steering mechanism

Fail 12 May 2007 135,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front tyre outer sidewalls perishing and wearing on the outer edges

front brake pads wearing

front registration plate cracked

metal fuel pipes corroding at the pump unit

offside front fog lamp glass stone chipped

play in the steering mechanism

Pass 6 Feb 2006 133,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted 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)

Play in steering mechanism

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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ACB 6V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 ACB 6V, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACB 6V registered?

ACB 6V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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