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AOY 263Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2717cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 263Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,717cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 123,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,348 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion brake pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2012 106,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,725 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 82,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,518 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 50,976 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
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AOY 263Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,717cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOY 263Y, 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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What year was AOY 263Y registered?

AOY 263Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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