MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front x 2 hub oil seals slight seepage
Front x2 front hub seals slight seepage
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E568 PFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 1988.
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