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E718 LBT

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,736 mi
Last recorded26,736 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 LBT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,736 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,678 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 21,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 14,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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E718 LBT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E718 LBT, 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 E718 LBT registered?

E718 LBT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E718 LBT safe to buy?

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