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F388 RVL

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 RVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,600 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes cracked

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion surface under body

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,981 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 91,974 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,024 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,863 miles

Brake rod insecure Rear compensator link rod to axle insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 86,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,022 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 80,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,100 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,512 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,504 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 65,138 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F388 RVL registered?

F388 RVL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F388 RVL safe to buy?

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