MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (marked with chalk ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Heavy corrosion
Offside Front Heavy corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heavy corrosion
Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust has slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Fuel hose leaking by fuel pump / filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body covered in underseal
under body undersealed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking corroded seams (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 3 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under body undersealed
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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108 TRS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 108 TRS, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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108 TRS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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