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E533 LFS

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE533 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,002 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,812 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,818 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,785 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 48,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E533 LFS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E533 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E533 LFS?

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What year was E533 LFS registered?

E533 LFS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E533 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E533 LFS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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