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E39 AHE

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,623 mi
Last recorded30,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,623 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall has a slight cut Not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside rear tyre tread has a slight cut Not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,570 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 29,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,277 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 26,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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.

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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E39 AHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E39 AHE, 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.

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What year was E39 AHE registered?

E39 AHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E39 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 AHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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