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E825 ACC

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,250 mi
Last recorded139,250 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 139,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 139,150 miles

n/s/r wheel leaking oil

Fail 12 Dec 2007 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r wheel leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2006 138,336 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E825 ACC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E825 ACC, 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 E825 ACC registered?

E825 ACC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E825 ACC safe to buy?

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