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B232 AKN

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB232 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 120,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar bushes worn [drop links] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 120,564 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 120,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive windscreen washer bottle slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion on rear suspension items and vehicle chassis

Fail 14 Jul 2020 120,505 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator dash warning lights not working

Fail 11 Aug 2014 120,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill rusted(not pa).underside,suspension components all very rusty.brake pipes all very rusty,exhaust rusting/blowing.nsr shock absorber damp.All may req attn soon.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,438 miles

o/s sill rusted(not pa).underside,suspension components all very rusty.brake pipes all very rusty,exhaust rusting/blowing.nsr shock absorber damp.All may req attn soon.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 120,437 miles

o/s aim at lower limit.

underside/sills/suspension components/nrake pipes all very rusty(laid idle).

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,431 miles

vehicle has laid idle.exhaust rusty slight blow.towbar frame/underside/suspension components/sills/floorpan all very rusty and req attn soon.brake pipes underfloor rusting and req attn soon.engine missfires some times.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

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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B232 AKN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 B232 AKN, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B232 AKN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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