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E206 NHY

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 79,055 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

ns front wheel bearing has slight play

ns rear spring top mount corroded

os front inner wheel arch corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,587 miles

both front outer track rod ends have some wear

both rear trailing arm bushes deterioating

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear silencer corroded

slight pull to offside on brake test

some corrosion on some brake pipes

some lift in nearside top and bottom swivel joints

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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E206 NHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E206 NHY, 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

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What year was E206 NHY registered?

E206 NHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E206 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E206 NHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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