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E456 WDA

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,426 mi
Last recorded30,426 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust mounting starting to break

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of the door and under rear lights,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,762 miles

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

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

Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of door and under rear lights ,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed or structural areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,756 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tail gate/door corrosion around the lower part of door and under rear lights ,but not projecting sharp edges and not within prescribed or structural areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 23,308 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 15,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,319 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E456 WDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E456 WDA, 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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E456 WDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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