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7548 R

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,385 mi
Last recorded16,385 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7548 R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,385 miles

discs rusty

exhaust rusty

f/ inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty and holed

n/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,593 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 13,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight leak on o/s/f shock absorber

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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7548 R is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7548 R, 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 7548 R registered?

7548 R is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is 7548 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7548 R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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