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E102 LHW

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Lpg 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,184 mi
Last recorded83,184 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 LHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 83,174 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 83,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,124 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,014 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,014 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,316 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,118 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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E102 LHW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E102 LHW, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E102 LHW registered?

E102 LHW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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