CarVerify

Free Car Check

D893 HUW

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Diesel 2746cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,781 mi
Last recorded70,781 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 HUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 57,901 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,805 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,904 miles

o/s/ rear brake effort could be better

slight blow in exhaust

slight pittin g on front brake discs

slight play n/s f wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2010 41,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/ rear brake effort could be better

slight blow in exhaust

slight pittin g on front brake discs

slight play n/s f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,901 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs pitted inner edges

Pass 24 May 2006 36,545 miles

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

brake imbalance on limit of 25%

Fail 23 May 2006 36,517 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D893 HUW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc diesel 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 D893 HUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D893 HUW?

You can check the full history of D893 HUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D893 HUW registered?

D893 HUW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D893 HUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D893 HUW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D893 HUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D893 HUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.