MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
1. Both front discs showing signs of wear. †2. Offside front top joint slight movement †3.Petrol filler breather pipes corroded but not leaking.
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
1. Both front discs showing signs of wear. †2. Offside front top joint slight movement †3.Petrol filler breather pipes corroded but not leaking.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
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E768 VFJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E768 VFJ, 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 E768 VFJ registered?
E768 VFJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 1987.
Is E768 VFJ safe to buy?
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