MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Front oil leak
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
ball joint on power steering box drop arm slight play
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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
Some play in front and offside rear wheel bearings
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise rust under rear tailgate and nearside rear lamp-not structural
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
Grease on front hub spheres.
Nearside door handle trim missing.
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E755 JYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 October 1987.
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