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F490 JAT

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,943 mi
Last recorded37,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2017 37,943 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under body slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2016 37,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 35,407 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS headlight trim insecure

OSF & NSF coil springs corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,613 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines to nthe slightly corroded and hose slightly deteriorated.

n/s front tyre cut inner wall.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,491 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines to nthe slightly corroded and hose slightly deteriorated.

n/s front tyre cut inner wall.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,023 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

nearside front wheel arch holed but not witin 30cm of a structured point

offside front wheel arch holed but not within 30cm of a structured point

fuel tank damp and venting to atmosphere when tank has more fuel it (could) leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

nearside front wheel arch holed but not witin 30cm of a structured point

offside front wheel arch holed but not within 30cm of a structured point

fuel tank damp and venting to atmosphere when tank has more fuel it (could) leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,665 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 29,160 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,813 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F490 JAT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F490 JAT, 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 F490 JAT registered?

F490 JAT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F490 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 JAT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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