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A425 DMO

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,693 mi
Last recorded148,693 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA425 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 148,693 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt at seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel pump area. Quite bad ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 148,693 miles

Front Coolant leak of engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 148,693 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak of engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 148,693 miles

Front tyres manufacture date 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufacture date 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/14/91H manufacture date 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 148,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 148,693 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 floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 148,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 148,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts x 2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 148,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/f floor corroded on old plate not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2020 148,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/f floor corroded on old plate not in prescribed area

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 148,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 148,693 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filter damp

Pass 4 May 2017 148,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

headlight reflectors in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

headlight reflectors in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 147,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 147,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 146,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 146,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 143,939 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 143,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 142,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 142,970 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 139,244 miles

see checklist 411607

Fail 19 Dec 2005 138,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

see motest checklist 411488

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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A425 DMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 A425 DMO, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A425 DMO registered?

A425 DMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A425 DMO safe to buy?

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