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E880 KNH

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 17,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 17,073 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 15,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 14,581 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 14,581 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 13,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 13,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 13,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 13,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 12,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 12,869 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 12,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (9.2.9)

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

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

n/s inner/outer sill has surface corrosion

n/s/f inner wheel arch has syurface corrosion

o/s inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 12,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 12,688 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tail exhaust pipe slight deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 11,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tail exhaust pipe slight deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,942 miles

both front axle swivel gasket slight leacking

both front disc slight pitted

both front outher track road end rubber slight deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2012 9,942 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both front axle swivel gasket slight leacking

both front disc slight pitted

both front outher track road end rubber slight deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,942 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish and uneven tread

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper wheel box worn

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front diff sviwel seal slight leacking

rear n/plate holder suface corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2010 8,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front diff sviwel seal slight leacking

rear n/plate holder suface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp crack

nearside rear brake reading low

surface rust front inner wings

wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

fuel filter rust

fuel tank cover rust

idle high

Fail 17 Mar 2008 5,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

fuel filter rust

fuel tank cover rust

idle high

Pass 21 Mar 2007 3,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 1,408 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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E880 KNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver 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 E880 KNH, 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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What year was E880 KNH registered?

E880 KNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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