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E700 JLE

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,210 mi
Last recorded30,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE700 JLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,210 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2020 30,210 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,790 miles

rear door corroded ( bottom)

underside has been undersealed

Pass 14 May 2013 25,501 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2013 25,495 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2012 21,206 miles

The offside outer sill/door sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view

Pass 19 May 2011 19,600 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 19,591 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front sill step heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 18,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,640 miles

Front number slightly damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2008 13,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front number slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 May 2007 12,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,697 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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E700 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E700 JLE, 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 E700 JLE registered?

E700 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E700 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E700 JLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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