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D763 UGO

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,351 mi
Last recorded14,351 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD763 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 14,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak very low shown on dipstick ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,485 miles

oil leak

windscreen whipers staying on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,579 miles

both front hubs leaking oil/grease slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2015 12,577 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) panhard bush worn to excess (2.2.A.1a)

both front hubs leaking oil/grease slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f hubs leaking slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 11,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f hubs leaking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2013 10,777 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition and rubbing on underside and chassis

nearside and offside front hub oil seals leaking advise they are cleaned and checked

offside front spot light glass broken advise it be removed or repaired

Pass 10 May 2011 5,390 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor condition

oil leak n/s/f hub

rear suspension mountings poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2011 6,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor condition

oil leak n/s/f hub

rear suspension mountings poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2010 5,381 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 3,627 miles

slight leak at front hub seals

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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D763 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D763 UGO, 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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D763 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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