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FIB 6196

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Yellow Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 6196
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle subframe bushes breaking up

exhaust corroding

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,960 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,155 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

o/s/r inner sill panel corroded

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,690 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded and slight blow

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,078 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r light lense cracked

sill panels corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,557 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/r light lense cracked

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,445 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 25 May 2018 92,290 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,914 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp not working

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,613 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2015 91,270 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,956 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 90,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,380 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

excessive corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch to floor pan area

excessive corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch to floor pan area

near side front inner wheel arch upper chassis rail corroded,

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,295 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch to floor pan area

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch to floor pan area

some corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch upper chassis rail end area

some play to front subframe rear bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,295 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch to floor pan area

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch to floor pan area

some corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch upper chassis rail end area

some play to front subframe rear bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,926 miles

both nearside & offside front wheel arch splash guards deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both nearside & offside front inner wheel arch splash guards deteriorated

corrosion offside front outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

auxilary & power steering belts starting to perrish slightly

corrosion to both nearside & offside front inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside outer sill

offside rear coil spring prescribed area has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

auxilary & power steering belts starting to perrish slightly

corrosion to both nearside & offside front inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside outer sill

offside rear coil spring prescribed area has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,582 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edge's / tread depth becoming low

both rear tyres tread depth becoming low

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch guard's

corrosion to offside front outer sill

Fail 15 Jul 2008 80,582 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edge's / tread depth becoming low

both rear tyres tread depth becoming low

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch guard's

corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,055 miles

corrosion at varying levels to all four inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear inner body sill

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

corrosion to offside rear inner body sill

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre becoming low

offside front tyre worn on both edge's

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers degenerating

front flexable brake hoses starting to perish

front inner wheel arches,o/s/f chassis rail & both front floor pan areas starting to signs of corrosion.

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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FIB 6196 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Yellow with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FIB 6196, 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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FIB 6196 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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