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D28 DGV

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

32,308 mi
Last recorded32,308 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub unit leaking oil

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub unit leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 28,751 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside hub starting to leak.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 28,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D28 DGV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 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 D28 DGV, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D28 DGV registered?

D28 DGV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D28 DGV safe to buy?

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