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E698 WWW

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,909 mi
Last recorded26,909 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 26,909 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under the vehicle, all components covered with black underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2026 26,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under the vehicle, all components covered with black underseal

Fail 2 Dec 2025 26,857 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HC to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under the vehicle, all components covered with black underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2022 26,674 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 26,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 26,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 26,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,837 miles

Body has slight corrosion fresh underseal complete underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 25,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E698 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E698 WWW, 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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E698 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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