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E672 LDE

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,778 mi
Last recorded113,778 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE672 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,778 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,637 miles

Offside fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2024 107,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside fog lamp lens cracked

reverse light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,476 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 98,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,031 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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E672 LDE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E672 LDE, 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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What year was E672 LDE registered?

E672 LDE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E672 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E672 LDE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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