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ANC 506Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,281 mi
Last recorded182,281 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 506Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 182,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corosion on anti roll bar

corosion on brake servo

excessive corosion on nearside rear inner floor

greased underfloor front to rear

nearside front tyre started to wear

Fail 5 Oct 2013 182,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corosion on anti roll bar

corosion on brake servo

excessive corosion on nearside rear inner floor

greased underfloor front to rear

nearside front tyre started to wear

Pass 13 Aug 2012 181,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake hoses started to eprish

corosion underneath floor front to rear

excessive underseal couldnt view welding

slight corosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight plasy on both side front control arms

Fail 6 Aug 2012 181,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake hoses started to eprish

corosion underneath floor front to rear

slight corosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight plasy on both side front control arms

Fail 1 Aug 2011 179,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 179,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 175,394 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 175,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 170,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 170,526 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 168,961 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 168,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 159,620 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

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ANC 506Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ANC 506Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANC 506Y registered?

ANC 506Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is ANC 506Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 506Y shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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