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140 CDL

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

270,144 mi
Last recorded270,144 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 CDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 270,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering arm

Pass 3 May 2022 268,578 miles

Nearside slight play in steering idler

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 267,684 miles

Nearside slight play in steering idler

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 267,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slight play in steering idler

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

Pass 13 May 2019 263,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 263,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 259,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 259,526 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 256,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 256,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 247,421 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 247,421 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 242,872 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 237,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 230,841 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 229,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 229,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 224,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 224,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 208,679 miles

Both rear wheel arches are rusting

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 208,679 miles

Both rear wheel arches are rusting

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 200,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2008 190,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 190,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 179,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 170,590 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 170,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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140 CDL is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,840 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 140 CDL, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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140 CDL is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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