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A17 MRA

1983 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,813 mi
Last recorded112,813 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 280105,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,813 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,452 miles

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,016 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 108,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,230 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Corrosion to offside sill (front)

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,201 miles

Corrosion to offside sill (front)

Uneven tyre wear on front

Fail 9 Feb 2010 106,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 104,753 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 104,730 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,730 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,425 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 103,399 miles

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.

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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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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What year was A17 MRA registered?

A17 MRA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 August 1983.

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