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E307 JOO

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,509 mi
Last recorded72,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 JOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

slight leak nearside front hub

slight leak rear axle

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,023 miles

slight leak front hub seals

slight leak rear axle

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak nearside front hub seal

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak nearside front hub seal

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 66,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 66,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,963 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 63,963 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 60,846 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2014 57,098 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing outer edges

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & slightly perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in wipers [free play]

small crack on offside front axle near shockaborber mounting point

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,257 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

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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E307 JOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E307 JOO, 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 E307 JOO registered?

E307 JOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E307 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 JOO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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