MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front exhaust heatshield insecure
offside front axel sill leaking
oil leak
Front brake disc face corroded.
General underbody/component corrosion.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Steering 'squeaks'?
Steering drag link from pitman arm, ball joint rubbers perished.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc face corroded.
General underbody/component corrosion.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Steering 'squeaks'?
Steering drag link from pitman arm, ball joint rubbers perished.
Wiper blades starting to split.
Front brake disc, inner faces in poor condition.
Front shock absorbers weak.
General under-body corrosion to suspension, brakes, chassis etc.
O/S front spot lamp not working.
front brake discs very corroded
under body very corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine oil level on min
front brake discs very corroded
under body very corroded
near side rear road wheel has three wheel nuts that are not correct fitment for vehicle DANGEROUS TO DRIVE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
water pump leak
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
water pump leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some play in n/s front hub
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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E801 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 E801 WWW, 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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E801 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 August 1987.
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