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F273 VAD

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,076 mi
Last recorded24,076 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 24,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 23,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 23,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 23,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,617 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 19,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,519 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,503 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

slight corrosion on nearside rear top shocker mounting point

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,878 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight seepage of oil from steering box area

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 16,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,971 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 12,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 12,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F273 VAD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 F273 VAD, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F273 VAD registered?

F273 VAD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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