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E832 MUW

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 MUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body / suspension has general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 55,321 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Side sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Side sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 52,722 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,485 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,139 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,025 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 27,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,970 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 20,970 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,413 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 114,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 7,977 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 3,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,549 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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E832 MUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 E832 MUW, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E832 MUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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