MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
slight leak front hub seals
slight leak rear axle
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak from rear axle
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge and slightly perished
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
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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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E307 JOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 January 1988.
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