MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint boot split (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first ball joint off drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch closing panel ( not prescribed area ) (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel tank protective shield /cover has a little corrosion but is secure
has a small corrosion hole in offside inner wheel arch but this is a bolted on part and is not affecting the nearby mounting of the servo
offside rubber hangar deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel tank protective shield /cover has a little corrosion but is secure
has a small corrosion hole in offside inner wheel arch but this is a bolted on part and is not affecting the nearby mounting of the servo
offside rubber hangar deteriorated
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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E99 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E99 GRX, 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 E99 GRX registered?
E99 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E99 GRX safe to buy?
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