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D939 CBJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 CBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,723 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside/nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded/holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside mirror arm loose

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

areas underside /under wheel arches/inner sills covered with underseal

drivers seat pivot worn

front of inner sills corroded/holed both sides

just passed service brake efficiency

Fail 7 Nov 2025 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

just passed service brake efficiency

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside/nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded/holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside mirror arm loose

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

areas underside /under wheel arches/inner sills covered with underseal

drivers seat pivot worn

front of inner sills corroded/holed both sides

Fail 14 Oct 2025 94,722 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED UNIT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED UNIT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DRIVERS SEAT TILT MECHANISM WORN, REQUIRES ATTENTION

INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel IN BOX (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,722 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,722 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 94,722 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel pump pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,722 miles

general corrosion through out vehicle coverd in thick seam sealer and under seal

Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,722 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements really quiet (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion through out vehicle coverd in thick seam sealer and under seal

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,722 miles

Front axle swivel joint balls corroded seals leaking

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

Front side windows heavily tinted

Fuel pipes and other pipes corroded

Horn weak

One centre exhaust mounting broken.

Reverse light not working

Various slight engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks

Various underbody corrosion some corrosion holes but not in prescribed Mot areas

Fail 2 May 2019 92,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged All (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front axle balls corroded seals leaking

Front side windows heavily tinted

Horn weak

One centre exhaust mounting broken.

Reverse light not working

Tyres under inflated

Various slight engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks

Various underbody corrosion some corrosion holes but not in prescribed Mot areas

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,722 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,491 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,491 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

excessive parking brake imbalance

exhaust rusty

front springs very rusty

fuel pipes rusty

headlamp flash inop

holes under front wheel arches

rear springs corroded and weak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,491 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,286 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,477 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,881 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front brake disc is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake discs are worn

h.c emission comes down when the engine revs are raised

steering damper is weeping

vehicle has a misfire

Fail 15 Jul 2009 93,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front disc worn

o/s hand brake performance is low

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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D939 CBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 D939 CBJ, 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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D939 CBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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