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AKB 588X

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 588X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch vac tank insecure

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

handbrake little reverse travel

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,237 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,059 miles

Nearside front seatback lock deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front seatbelt deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,896 miles

Both sides front seat back security deteriorated

Headlamp aim minimum requirement

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,814 miles

Nearside front seatback upright fastening deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front seatback upright fastening deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,564 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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AKB 588X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AKB 588X, 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 AKB 588X registered?

AKB 588X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for AKB 588X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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