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B362 XWW

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 XWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,682 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,226 miles

fuel pipes rusty (pump and filter)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes rusty (pump and filter)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,082 miles

osr tyre perishing

washer bottle leakin

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,628 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,376 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,376 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from manifold

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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B362 XWW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 B362 XWW, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B362 XWW registered?

B362 XWW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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