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108 TRS

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration108 TRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 96,915 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 96,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 89,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,833 miles

under body undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2021 87,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,886 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,151 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,151 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,611 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 82,593 miles

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.

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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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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What year was 108 TRS registered?

108 TRS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 108 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 108 TRS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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