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DLR 661Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Yellow Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

245,240 mi
Last recorded245,240 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 661Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 245,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 245,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 245,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 244,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 244,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 244,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 244,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 244,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 244,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 244,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 248,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 244,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 244,739 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 244,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs corroding

oil leak

osf inner wing corroding

osf metal brake pipe corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2010 244,469 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 244,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 244,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,390 miles

there is some slight rusting around the n/s front wheel arch

Fail 29 Nov 2005 243,746 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DLR 661Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Yellow with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 105,000 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 DLR 661Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLR 661Y registered?

DLR 661Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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The MOT history for DLR 661Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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