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E612 YEC

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,899 mi
Last recorded42,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,540 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,540 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 40,456 miles

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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E612 YEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E612 YEC, 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 E612 YEC registered?

E612 YEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E612 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E612 YEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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