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E768 VFJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE768 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 55,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,652 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2006 53,538 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 53,538 miles

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.

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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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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