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MBA 110V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,551 mi
Last recorded116,551 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 110V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 114,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,871 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 108,166 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 106,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 106,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,401 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 105,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MBA 110V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 MBA 110V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBA 110V registered?

MBA 110V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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The MOT history for MBA 110V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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