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F324 MPJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,128 mi
Last recorded10,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 MPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 10,128 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 10,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 9,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 5,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Transmission leaking,both Front & n/s/r tyres show signs of age deterioration,suspect n/s/r hub seal leaking.Fuel hose deteriorated.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 1,705 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,202 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 94,736 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,796 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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F324 MPJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F324 MPJ, 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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F324 MPJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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