MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
slight corrosion to rear chassis
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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E831 XEY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E831 XEY, 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 E831 XEY registered?
E831 XEY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E831 XEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E831 XEY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E831 XEY have outstanding finance?
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