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E694 ERR

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 ERR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 66,768 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 64,138 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper unit is loose

Pass 10 May 2019 62,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,907 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,827 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 48,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,254 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight leakage n/s and o/s tracktor seals

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight leakage n/s and o/s tracktor seals

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,039 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates cracked

front tyres perished

small leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small leak fron n/s/ front swivel 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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E694 ERR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E694 ERR, 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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E694 ERR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E694 ERR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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