MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,813 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
oil leak
Oil leak
Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre
Excessive corrosion to offside sill
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Excessive corrosion to offside sill
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Corrosion to offside sill!!
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Corrosion to offside sill (front)
Oil leak
Uneven tyre wear on front tyres
Corrosion to offside sill (front)
Uneven tyre wear on front
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion to offside sill (front)
Uneven tyre wear on front
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front outer sill corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in rear wheel bearings
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front inner arch flitches weakened by corrosion but not within 12cms of a suspension mount
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 MRA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A17 MRA, 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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A17 MRA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 August 1983.
Is A17 MRA safe to buy?
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