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E755 JYV

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,174 mi
Last recorded24,174 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE755 JYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,173 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 24,166 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,137 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 22,106 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,496 miles

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

Front oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 20,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front oil leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,792 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side on calapers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filters corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 19,792 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side on calapers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filters corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 18,214 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,452 miles

ball joint on power steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,370 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 16,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 15,675 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Some play in front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,675 miles

Some play in front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,438 miles

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

advise rust under rear tailgate and nearside rear lamp-not structural

Fail 30 Oct 2009 15,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

advise rust under rear tailgate and nearside rear lamp-not structural

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,389 miles

Grease on front hub spheres.

Nearside door handle trim missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,296 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 110,296 miles

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

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

Bonnet catch broken

Front and rear wheel bearings to be adjusted on the offside

Pass 20 Oct 2006 107,616 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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E755 JYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E755 JYV, 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 E755 JYV registered?

E755 JYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E755 JYV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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