1983 Mercedes 280 Te — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1983 perform at MOT as they age
43 years
Current Age
66.7%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
139,220 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for 280 Te
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
66.7%
Age (yrs) 26Tests 30Avg Mileage 139,220Top Failure Brakes — 20.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1983 Mercedes 280 Te, with age trends.
Brakes
20.0%
— Consistent
Suspension
16.7%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
13.3%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
13.3%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
10.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.0% (26 yrs) | 20.0% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 16.7% (26 yrs) | 16.7% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 13.3% (26 yrs) | 13.3% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 13.3% (26 yrs) | 13.3% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 10.0% (26 yrs) | 10.0% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes 280 Te cars manufactured in 1983 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.