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E801 WWW

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

10,506 mi
Last recorded10,506 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,506 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 10,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2016 10,505 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 8,998 miles

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.

Fail 19 May 2015 8,998 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 6,658 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2012 4,778 miles

front brake discs very corroded

under body very corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 4,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

water pump leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 2,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 2,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 98,820 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 98,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,354 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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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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What year was E801 WWW registered?

E801 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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