MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel filter casing slightly corroded.
slight underbody surface rust.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel filter casing corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E104 OPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 E104 OPR, 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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E104 OPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 March 1988.
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