MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear suspension rubber bushes cracked
Coolant leak ()
Corrosion surface under body
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All rear suspension rubber bushes cracked
Coolant leak ()
Corrosion under body and suspension
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
All rear suspension bushes cracked
Coolant leak
Corrosion surface under body and suspension
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake discs corroded
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion under body and suspension
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Brake rod insecure Rear compensator link rod to axle insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F FLOOR TO SILL AREA STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S/F UNDER ARCH HOLED AND CORRODE NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA
O/S/R AND N/S/R SILL ENDS CORRODED
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F FLOOR TO SILL AREA STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S/F UNDER ARCH HOLED AND CORRODE NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA
O/S/R AND N/S/R SILL ENDS CORRODED
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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F388 RVL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 F388 RVL, 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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F388 RVL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 August 1988.
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