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E568 PFR

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,905 mi
Last recorded32,905 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 PFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front x 2 hub oil seals slight seepage

Pass 18 May 2019 32,882 miles

Front x2 front hub seals slight seepage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 May 2018 32,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front x2 hub oil seals slight seepage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 May 2017 32,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of 2xmain (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front hub oil seals slight seepage x2

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,707 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,707 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,874 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 31,874 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,960 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible fluid leak at near side rear hub

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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E568 PFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E568 PFR, 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 E568 PFR registered?

E568 PFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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