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D615 ELF

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,474 mi
Last recorded134,474 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 134,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside inner wing corroded

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside inner wing corroded

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Springs Rusty

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Springs Rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2011 133,099 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Springs Rusty

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Springs Rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2010 131,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power Steering Pump Leaking

Slight Play Steering Idler Bush

Fail 21 Oct 2010 131,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power Steering Pump Leaking

Slight Play Steering Idler Bush

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,957 miles

Drive belt slightly perished

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

Front prop coupling worn

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 123,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 117,536 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering Idler Bush, Slight Play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 114,277 miles

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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D615 ELF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D615 ELF, 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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D615 ELF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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