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ARE 242Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,683 mi
Last recorded84,683 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 242Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 84,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 84,206 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,767 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 78,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 71,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,022 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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ARE 242Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ARE 242Y, 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 ARE 242Y registered?

ARE 242Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is ARE 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 242Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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